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Practice Fees

Hornsby Fountain Medical Centre provides comprehensive, high-quality care to our community. Doctors here operate under a mixed billing model and set their own independent fees. Consultation fees reflect the complexity of your care, the duration of your appointment, and any related administrative or referral work. Please note that standard HotDoc and merchant payment platform fees may apply. If you are currently experiencing financial hardship, please discuss this directly with your doctor.

​Monday to Saturday: Mixed Billing

We operate as a mixed billing practice from Monday to Saturday, standard consult fee is from $85 with Medicare rebate approx. $45. See the table below for common consult fees. 

  • Bulk Billing: Available at the GP’s discretion for appointments for children aged 0–15 and valid Pension/Concession card holders.

  • Walk-ins? Private fees apply for all patients, please call in advance to see if we can accommodate you as a walk in.  

  • New Patients: Private fees generally apply to all new patients for their initial consultation. 

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Sunday & Public Holidays: Private Billing

Private fees apply to all appointments on Sundays and Public Holidays.

  • After-Hours Standard Consult: From $110 (Medicare rebate approx. $58).
     

Private Fee Exceptions & Procedures

Private fees apply to all patients for:

  • Telehealth consultations

  • Travel consultations

  • Skin checks and minor procedures

  • Wound repair and complex dressings

  • Ear syringing

  • ECG and Spirometry
     

Dr Geoffrey Darvas

Dr Darvas specialises in consultations for children and adolescents up to 19 years old.

  • Billing Policy: Appointments incur a private fee unless the patient holds a valid Pension or Health Care Card.

  • Initial Consultations are 30 minutes. The fee is $140 (Medicare rebate approx. $87).

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Bulk-Billed Health Assessments & Care Plans

We offer dedicated bulk-billed appointments for proactive health management. Please discuss eligibility with your regular GP for:

  • Chronic Disease Management Care Plan preparation

  • Annual Health Assessments for patients aged 75 and over

  • The 45–49-year-old health check

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Non-Attendance Fees

If you are unable to attend an appointment, please call our reception staff to reschedule at least 6 hours before for GP consultations - if you do not provide adequate notice a $50 fee may apply. MediPhysio requires 24 hours notice for any changes, our Psychologists require 48 hours or fees apply.

Common Consult Fees:

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