Patient Information

Make a booking

  • Online: These can be made through the Book Now button.
  • Phone:  Please contact one of our friendly staff to make an appointment directly on (08) 9757 2733

New Patients

Please download the PDF form and bring with you for your first appointment – https://margaretrivermedicalcentre.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/02/New-Patient-form.pdf

Walk-ins and new patients

Walk-ins and new patients are welcome and if an appointment is available we would be more than happy to accommodate you immediately or book an appointment for you as soon as available. You will be required to fill in your details with your Medicare details please have these with you.

Practice fees

Notice of Fee Changes 2023

NEW FEES AS OF 1ST OF MAY 2023

First Visits – PRIVATELY BILLED (Applies to ALL new patients)
Standard Consult  $90.00             Medicare Rebate $39.75
Long Consult $150.00                  Medicare Rebate $76.95
Extended Consult $210.00          Medicare Rebate $113.30          

Private Fees
Standard Consult  $85.00             Medicare Rebate $39.75
Long Consult $145.00                  Medicare Rebate $76.95
Extended Consult $205.00          Medicare Rebate $113.30          

Bulk Billing
Patients under 16 years old will be Bulk Billed
Pensioners over 65 years of age will be Bulk Billed
Department of Veteran Affairs will be Bulk Billed

Discounted Private Fees
Health Care Card Holders, Pensioners under the age of 65 and Commonwealth Senior Card Holders will be given a discounted private fee

Standard Consult  $65.00             Medicare Rebate $39.75
Long Consult $120.00                  Medicare Rebate $76.95
Extended Consult $175.00          Medicare Rebate $113.30          

Repeat Prescriptions
$20.00 (7 days’ notice required) – please be aware some prescriptions may require an appointment which will be advised by your doctor

Referral Renewal
$20 (7 days’ notice is required) ) – please be aware some referrals may require an appointment which will be advised by your doctor

Non Attendance Fees or Late Cancellation of Appointments
Standard Consult  $50.00           
Long Consult $75.00        

Please note:

  • Additional fees apply for other services such as pregnancy tests, ECG and vaccinations.
  • A private account will apply and is payable on the day of service.
  • We accept Cash, Eftpos & Credit Card as payment.
  • Your Medicare rebate can be deposited back into your bank account using EFTPOS on the same day.
  • Children under 16, Pensioner and DVA Gold Cards Holders over 65 are Bulk Billed.
  • Discounts apply for Healthcare Card Holder’s, Pensioners/DVA White cards over 16 and under 65 and Commonwealth Seniors Cards – Cards must be up to date to claim the discount. This applies to patients of the practice only.
  • Visiting patients will be charged full fees and no concession.

Workers Compensation consults: 

  • A private account will apply until liability is accepted by the employer or insurance company and a claim number is provided.