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Welcome to Horsley Community Doctors
Horsley Community Doctors is run by local general practitioners and places a strong focus on doctor client relationship and long term client care. Our ultimate aim is to provide excellent services and improving health of our community.
The team of GP’s are experienced professionals, with extensive experience across a range of medicine. They are also committed to ongoing professional development. In addition to general practice, the doctors have their own field of interest. These include women’s health, skin cancer medicine, asthma, diabetes, minor surgery, industrial health, travel medicine.
We have a team of dedicated and qualified doctors and staff who speak a variety of languages including English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
Billing Policy from 1st July 2024
The following patients will continue to be bulk billed:
- Children aged under 16 years,
- People with a Health Care card or Pension card regardless of age.
Services provided to all other patients, will have a gap fee of $40 for most appointments.
We have Medicare Easy Claim and EFTPOS capability, so you can claim your Medicare rebate at the time of paying the consultation fee. This means the relevant Medicare rebate/s are returned immediately (or overnight into your Medicare linked bank account if you do not have your debit card with you).
Currently we are able to bulk bill the following services for patients who are eligible:
- GP Management Plans (and reviews)
- Team Care Arrangements (and reviews)
- Medicare funded Health Assessments
Payment is expected at the time of consultation. EFTPOS is the preferred payment method for in person consults. For telehealth consults you will be prompted to enter your card details at the time of booking if you book online. If you book a telehealth appointment through our website, you will be prompted to make payment through our HotDoc booking service at the completion of your appointment.
A cancellation fee of $50.00 will apply if you fail to attend your appointment (or respond for telehealth appointments) or if you cancel your appointment within 3 hours of the appointment time.
The patients shall pay for all costs actually incurred by Horsley Community Doctors in the recovery of any monies owed under this Agreement including recovery agent costs, repossession costs, location search costs, process server costs and solicitor costs on a solicitor/client basis.
Appointment type | Fee (gap) | Medicate rebate |
Short consult (<5 mins) | $59.60 ($40) | $19.60 |
Standard consult | $82.85 ($40) | $42.85 |
Long consult (>20 mins) | $122.90 ($40) | $82.90 |
Extra long consult (>40 mins) | $162.15 ($40) | $122.15 |
Telehealth* short consult (<6 mins) | $59.60 ($40) | $19.60 |
Telehealth consult (>6 mins) | $82.85 ($40) | $42.85 |
Mental health care plan | $143.70 ($40) | $103.70 |
Mental health care plan review | $121.70 ($40) | $81.70 |
Newborn baby (no Medicare yet) | $65.00 | Can claim when has Medicare – will have no gap |
Body composition assessment | $30.00 | nil |
ECG | $37.85 ($20.00) | $17.85 |
Worker’s compensation | Payment is required in full at the time of the consult, and you are able to claim the fee back from the insurance company. | |
Minor procedures | The Medicare rebate and gap fee will depend on the type of procedure – discuss with your doctor when booking the procedure. Gap fees should be expected. | |
We now have a policy regarding missed and cancelled appointments. If you wish to cancel your appointment, please contact us at least 3 hours before your appointment time otherwise a fee of $50 be incurred regardless of concessional or age status.
Patient demand is high for appointments. By cancelling your appointment the practice is able to offer the booking to another patient in need.
Patients and visitors are encouraged to wear masks within the Practice if they have any cold or flu like symptoms.
If you have any cold or flu symptoms or have tested positive to COVID-19 please ensure you wear a mask throughout the practice.
Please advise us if you have not been seen face-to-face within the last 12 months as Medicare will not cover the consult.
Covid-19 vaccines are available for patients aged 5 years and above.
Please make an appointment to discuss your eligibility for vaccination or a booster dose.
Medicare funded Flu Vaccinations are now available.
Private Flu Vaccines are also available for $20.
If you are unsure of your eligibility for a Medicare funded Flu vaccination, please ask your doctor.
Please go to Hot Doc or call us on 4208 3655 to make an appointment.
We have 1 male and 2 female Doctors available – 2 full-time and 1 part-time.
Our Doctors cover a wide range a specialties, including women’s health, skin cancer medicine, asthma, diabetes, minor surgery, industrial health, travel medicine, reproductive health, children’s health and more.
We are currently accepting New Patients for all of our Doctors at Horsley and Unanderra Community Doctors.
You can make an appointment to see them via Hot Doc or you may call our friendly staff on 4208 3650
We are open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm (Closed for break between 12.30pm and 1.30pm).
For emergencies contact 000 or visit emergency.
For after-hours assistance please contact Radio Doctors Illawarra on 4228 5522.