PRACTICE FEES
Hornsby Fountain Medical Centre is a privately owned and operated practice. We aim to be a caring, quality provider of comprehensive medical services to the community of Hornsby.​ Doctors providing services at Hornsby Fountain Medical Centre operate on a mixed billing model and set their own fees. ​​Consultation fees reflect the complexity, time taken to consult with you, and your doctor’s estimate of the time to be taken to complete related administration/referrals.​ HotDoc fees and merchant fees may apply (please note these fees are imposed by the payment platform or bank).
​​Monday to Saturday Appointments
Bulk billing is available for children aged under 16yo, and Pension Card holders for standard consults, for all other patients, fees usually apply. A standard consult is $80 with Medicare Rebate $43.90, see the table below for common consult fees. If you are currently experiencing financial hardship please speak with your doctor.
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Sunday and Public Holidays
Private fee payable for all patients (approx. gap $45 after Medicare rebate).
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"Walk in" Consultations
Private fee payable for all patients (approx. gap $36-45 after Medicare rebate).
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New Patients and Inactive Patients
All new patients pay for their first appointment at the practice. Inactive patients who have not attended the practice in > 12 months pay for their returning consult (excluding flu and covid vaccines).
Common Consult Fees:
​Telehealth
Private fee $80 (Medicare rebate $43.90 if you have attended the practice in the last 12 months). For this appointment type we require pre-authorisation of your card details before your consultation.​​​​
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​​​​Dr Geoffrey Darvas
Appointments with our children's doctor incur a private fee unless you have a Pension/Health Care Card.
Please note initial consultations are 30mins (Fee $140 with Medicare rebate $84.90).
Dr Darvas consults with children and adolescents up to 19yo.
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Procedure/Treatment Room Fees
​Please note fees apply for all patients for skin biopsies/excisions, minor surgical procedures, wound repair and/or dressings, ear syringing, ECG, and Spirometry.
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Travel Consults
Private fee payable (approx. gap $40) - includes GP consult and time with or Registered Nurse to administer vaccinations. Please note travel vaccines are a private cost, not covered by Medicare. ​​​​​
Health Assessments and Care Plans
We offer bulk billed appointments for care plan preparation, annual health checks for 45-49 year olds, as well as health assessments for patients aged 75 and over. Please discuss with your regular GP.
Non-Attendance Fees
If you are unable to attend an appointment, please call our reception staff to reschedule at least 2 hours before for GP consultations - if you do not provide adequate notice a $50 fee applies. MediPhysio requires 24 hours notice for any changes, our Psychologists require 48 hours or fees apply.