Highett Medical & Dental Centre is a mixed billing practice. Independent practitioners vary their fees depending on the type of consultation and the services provided. Most practitioners offer bulk billing for eligible patients, including pensioners, healthcare cardholders, and children under the age of 16.
Any wound review will incur an out of pocket fee of $25
Appointment | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-pocket fee |
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Standard consult, <20 mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $42.85 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Extended consult, 21-40 mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $82.90 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Long consult, 40> mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $122.15 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Telehealth consult, <20 mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $42.85 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Appointment | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-pocket fee |
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Standard consult, <20 mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $55.80 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Extended consult, 21-40 mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $95.70 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Long consult, >40 mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $134.20 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Telehealth consult, <20 mins | Bulk Billed – Free | $42.85 | Bulk Billed – Free |
Appointment | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-pocket fee |
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Standard consult, <20 mins | $72.85 | $42.85 | $30.00 |
Extended consult, 21-40 mins | $112.90 | $82.90 | $30.00 |
Long consult, >40 mins | $152.15 | $122.15 | $30.00 |
Telehealth consult, <20 mins | $72.85 | $42.85 | $30.00 |
Appointment | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-pocket fee |
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Standard consult, <20 mins | $90.80 | $45.80 | $35.00 |
Extended consult, 21-40 mins | $130.70 | $95.70 | $35.00 |
Long consult, >40 mins | $169.20 | $134.20 | $35.00 |
Telehealth consult, <20 mins | $90.80 | $55.80 | $35.00 |
Appointment | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-pocket fee |
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Standard consult, <20 mins | $72.85 | $0.00 | $72.85 |
Extended consult, 21-40 mins | $112.90 | $0.00 | $112.90 |
Long consult, >40 mins | $152.15 | $0.00 | $152.15 |
Telehealth consult, <20 mins | $72.85 | $0.00 | $72.85 |
Appointment | Total Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-pocket fee |
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Standard consult, <20 mins | $90.80 | $0.00 | $90.80 |
Extended consult, 21-40 mins | $130.70 | $0.00 | $130.70 |
Long consult, >40 mins | $169.20 | $0.00 | $169.20 |
Telehealth consult, <20 mins | $90.80 | $0.00 | $90.80 |
Speak to reception for further details
We understand that unplanned issues can arise, and you may need to cancel an appointment. Should this occur, we respectfully ask that the scheduled appointments be cancelled at least 4 hours in advance.
A no show/cancellation fee of $50 may apply if your appointment is cancelled with less than 4 hours’ notice.
We hope you had a great experience at the Centre and feedback is always welcome. It can be given here, or speak to your Doctor, Allied Health Practitioner or Practice Manager
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For URGENT issues when the centre is CLOSED please call Urgent After Hours  
0466 442 121
Fees may apply.
Patients may be eligible for Medicare rebates however out of pocket fees will be incurred as this is an after-hours service.
This number is not in operation when the centre is open.
For routine non-urgent matters, please call the centre during opening hours.
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We send you recalls/reminders by SMS/mail for follow up consultations and test results
We are committed to preventative health and support Commonwealth and State Reminder programs. This means we
may occasionally send you information by SMS/mail on these programs such as Vaccinations and Cervical
Screening
If you do not want to receive these reminders, advise your Doctor, Allied Health Practitioner or reception
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To discuss your test results, Reception cannot give these results to you for privacy reasons For referrals, letters or repeat scripts
For referrals, letters or repeat scripts please book an appointment with your doctor. To discuss your test results please book an appointment with your doctor.
Due to privacy reasons reception cannot access or give results.
To transfer your medical record to another medical practice we require:
A signed authorised request form from you.
A copy of your proof of identity with photo and signature.
An administrative fee applies to transfer requests.
You will be contacted by our records team and advised the fee, fees must be paid before records can be released.
Transfer requests can take up to 5 weeks to process.
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Practitioner
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Auslan interpreter 1300 287 526
Do you Bulk-Bill?
We are a mixed billing practice, which means only some services and patients are Bulk Billed. At the same time, all GPs at our practice are independent practitioners who decide their own fees.
What is mixed billing?
Mixed Billing means our practice charges a private fee for some consultations and patients, and bulk bills others. Bulk-Billing is when the payment for your consultation or treatment with your doctor is covered entirely by Medicare, whereas services not covered by bulk billing attract a private fee and if eligible you will receive a rebate from Medicare. This means there is an out of pocket cost to you
Why should I pay a private fee?
At our practice, we passionately believe in providing high quality healthcare to our community. By becoming a mixed billing practice, we are able to meet the rising costs of running a practice to minimise wait times, retain high quality GPs, provide valuable consultations and facilitate services like Women’s Health so that you and your family receive the healthcare that you deserve in a family friendly environment.
No Medicare Card
Patients without a valid Medicare will pay a private fee and are not eligible to receive a Medicare rebate.
Standard consult | Ordinary Hours | After Hours |
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Kids under 16 | Bulk-Billing | Bulk-Billing |
DVA Gold card holders | Bulk-Billing | Bulk-Billing |
Pensioner concession card holders | Bulk-Billing | Bulk-Billing |
Healthcare card holders | Bulk-Billing | Bulk-Billing |
All other patients face to face, Walk-ins & Telehealth (with a valid Medicare Card) | $30 out of pocket fee | $35 out of pocket fee |
Ordinary Hours
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
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After Hours
All other times including
Public Holidays |
Full fee details |