Ballina Family Medical Centre Fees
Doctors at Ballina Family Medical Centre work independently and decide on their own fees.
The following tables for standard consults and pensioner rate consults cover most fees.
You are able to claim your Medicare refund at the time of payment via our EZIclaim system instantly back into an EFTPOS account, or, via a direct deposit from Medicare depending on prior registration of your bank details with them.
We do not charge a gap fee for children under the age of 14.
Standard Consultation
| Consult Type | Our Rates | Medicare Rebate | Gap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consults, ten to 15 minutes Medicare item 23 |
$70 - 75 | $38.20 | $32 - 37 |
| Extended Consult, more than 20 minutes and less than 40 minutes Medicare item 36 |
$110 - 130 | $73.95 | $36 - 56 |
| Very extended consult, greater than 40 minutes Medicare item 44 |
$145 - 165 | $108.85 | $37 - 56 |
| Antenatal Visit- to discuss a current pregnancy Medicare item 16500 |
$85 - 90 | $47.90 | $37 - 42 |
Pensioner/ Concession rate
| Consult Type | Our Rates | Medicare Rebate | Gap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard consult, up to 20 minutes, Medicare item 23 |
$55 - 60 | $38.20 | $17 - 22 |
| Extended Consult, more than 20 minutes and less than 40 minutes Medicare item 36 |
$90 - 100 | $73.95 | $21 - 26 |
| Very extended consult, greater than 40 minutes Medicare Item 44 |
$135 -140 | $108.85 | $26 - 31 |
| Antenatal Visit- to discuss a current pregnancy Medicare item 16500 |
$70 - 80 | $47.90 | $22 - 32 |
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8:15 am - 10:00 am
After Hours - Call 02 66863299
For urgent after-hours advice, phone the doctor on call as advised on our after hours message on 6686 3299. If this number is unavailable, contact the Ballina Hospital on 6686 2111.