Fees
Appointments
Please book online via HotDoc or by clicking the orange Book Appointment button at the top of this page.
If you are a New Patient please call 3818 0700 to make an appointment. When booking, if you are going to discuss more than one issue, or a complex problem please choose a long appointment. We require a minimum of 2 hours notice if you can no longer attend your appointment. Please note that if a valid reason cannot be given for non-attendance, you will be charged the full fee for the missed consult.
Fees
Fees
Lakeside Medical is a private billing practice. Payment is required at the time of consultation. We accept EFTPOS, Credit Card [NOT AMEX or Diners] or cash. Please ask reception or your Doctor for any other costs you may incur.
| Appointment Type | Private Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
| Standard (simple) consultation (up to 15 minutes) including phone | $82 | $39.75 | $42.25 |
| Long (complex) consultation (16-30 minutes) including phone | $122 | $76.95 | $45.05 |
Standard (simple) consultation (up to 15 minutes) including phone
Private Fee: $82
Medicare Rebate: $39.75
Out of Pocket: $42.25
Long (complex) consultation (16-30 minutes) including phone
Private Fee: $122
Medicare Rebate: $76.95
Out of Pocket: $45.05
Bulk Billing
We offer bulk-billing for the following groups: School aged children aged under 16 years; Senior Aged Pension Card Holders and DVA Gold card holders. Please ensure you bring your concession card to the appointment to be sighted by reception staff, otherwise bulk-billing may not apply.
Online Claiming
If you have your bank account details registered with Medicare, we can send your claim through on-line and your rebate will be paid into your account within 24-48 hours. If you would prefer to claim your Medicare rebate yourself, a receipt can be printed.
Cancellations
If you cannot attend your appointment, we respectfully request a minimum of 2 hours’ notice to avoid a cancellation fee. If you do not attend your scheduled appointment without giving the required notice, a non-refundable private fee of $80 [standard] or $120 [Long] will apply.
This fee does not have a medicare rebate and the full cost will be an out of pocket expense.