After careful consideration, we wish to advise that from the 1st January 2022, we will be introducing Mixed Billing to our practice.Click here for more info
What is Mixed Billing?
What is Mixed Billing? Mixed billing means that most patients will now pay a ‘gap payment’ for appointments. A gap payment is an out of pocket cost that is the difference between the Practice’s Private fee and your Medicare rebate.
Some patients will continue to be Bulk Billed : Children 12 years and under, Adults 70 years and over, and DVA card holders.
Patient’s eligible for a concession: Full-Time students with a valid student card, Health Care Card Holders and Pension Card Holders.
This decision has been made after careful consideration and with mixed emotions. We have delayed making these changes for some time now but the reality is the returns we receive from Medicare simply do not cover the costs of operating a General Practice -especially a practice that prides itself on providing the highest quality of Primary Healthcare as we do.
We are committed to maintaining and improving the quality of care we provide and we are taking this step so we can continue to serve our community.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support in the past and into the future as we implement these changes.
We aim to provide every member of your family with the best
possible care with our extensive range of medical services.
Please wear a face mask at all times while inside our practice.
Covid-19
We are unable to test for Covid-19 : If you have a fever, cough, sore throat or any cold or flu symptoms please call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 for advice.
The nearest testing clinics are: Carrum Downs Respiratory Clinic: 113B Hall Road, Carrum Downs.
Frankston Hospital Screening Clinic Cnr Hastings Road and Yuille St Frankston Drive thru and walk-in testing available
Appointments during pandemic
If you have any of the following symptoms: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or taste or any cold or flu symptoms, or if you have visited any of the exposure sites listed on the DHHS website please DO NOT come into the clinic
We can organize for you to have a telephone consultation. Please be assured that if it is necessary to see you in person we will do so. Your doctor will discuss this with you and together you can make the decision that best meets your needs whilst keeping everyone as safe as possible
Hours of Consultation: Monday to Friday - 9am-6pm Saturday - 9am-5pm Sunday and some Public Holidays- 10am-2pm Closed on selected public holidays
Please call us on 9783 0045 if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.