Practice Fees

Unfortunately, the Medicare bulk billing rates set by the Government are insufficient to cover the costs of providing a high quality medical service to our patients. Therefore, to ensure the service and level of care we provide our patients is of a high standard, we are a mixed billing practice.

Patients are expected to pay a fee for consultations and services at the time of their consultation. Payment can be made using one of the following payment methods:

  • EFTPOS / Credit Card (Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay)

  • Cash (exact money only)

Bulk Billed Patients

DVA cardholders

Pension/concession/
healthcare
cardholders

Children under 16 years of age

Consultation Fees

All consultations are billed according to the amount of time you spend with one of our doctors.

Practice fees apply to face-to-face consultations and telehealth consultations in accordance with the tables below:

Additional Services

Pregnancy test
Fee: $15.00
Rebate: $8.65
Gap: $6.35

Iron Infusions
Fee: $200.00
Rebate: $80.10
Gap: $119.80

Transfer of medical records

$30.00 per patient

$20.00 per additional family member under 18 years of age.

Services such as procedures or vaccinations may also attract an additional fee. Please contact reception on (02) 9789 5955 for more information.

Repeat prescriptions/referrals

Endocrinology Fees

Below is a table of Dr Shailja Tewari’s fees:

Dietitian Consultation Fees

Patients with a valid EPC referral are eligible for 5 bulk billed sessions with a dietitian.

All patients without an EPC referral will be charged a private fee of $75.00 (no rebate from Medicare).

Claiming Medicare rebates

Patients Without a Medicare Card (private patients)

Patient’s who do not hold a Medicare card are able to consult with our doctors as a private patient. This means that you are required to pay the full fee for your consultations and services at SDC. You are not eligible for a Medicare rebate.

Our receptionists will provide you with a receipt. With this receipt, you will be able to contact your private health insurance provider and claim. Our receptionist do not assist with insurance claims.

Patients who hold a valid Medicare card are entitled to a rebate for their consultation. Once payment has been approved, one of our friendly receptionists will transmit your claim to Medicare.

Once this claim has been transmitted, you can expect to receieve your rebate within 24-48 hours into your nominated bank account. To check/update the bank account details linked to your Medicare card, please click here.