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). We no longer bulk bill all consultations, see below:
Monday to Saturday Appointments
Bulk billing is available for children U16yo and Pension/Concession Card holders Mon-Sat for standard appointments. For all other patients 16yo+, fees usually apply.
Some of our GPs still bulk bill for for simple consults at their discretion.
For complex/long consultations, dressings or procedures in our treatment room, fees apply for all patients.
If you have any questions please check with our reception staff or your doctor.
Sunday and Public Holidays
Private fee payable for all patients (approx. gap $45 after Medicare rebate).
"Walk in" Consultations
Private fee payable for all patients (approx. gap $40-45 after Medicare rebate).
Common Consult Fees:
New Patients and Inactive Patients
All new patients pay for their first appointment at the practice - approx. gap fee $35-45 for standard consults. Inactive patients who have not attended the practice in 12 months or more also pay for their first visit back (excluding flu and covid vaccines which are always bulk billed).
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.
Dr Sohael Rahman, Dr Simin Ghoochani, Dr Cameron Nik, Dr Jing Rao, Dr Shamsunnaher Renu
Appointments with these doctors incur a private fee (except for children U16yo or Pension Card Holders for standard consults).
Dr Geoffrey Darvas
Appointments with our children's doctor incur a private fee unless you have a Centrelink Pension/Health Care Concession Card. Please note initial consultations are 30mins (Fee $140 with Medicare rebate $84.90).
Dr Darvas consults with children and adolescents up to 19yo.
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.
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 to check you meet the Medicare criteria, and to arrange a suitable time with our practice nurse and your doctor.
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.