Please note that as of 7th October 2024, Dr Jess Bedford’s schedule and fees will be changing.
Please contact HGP Reception on 02 4758 6210 for further details.
GP’s practicing at Hazelbrook General Practice are independent practitioners and they bill privately. Patients will be billed a fee that is higher than the Medicare rebate for their consultation. To put it simply, the Medicare rebate you receive after paying your bill will only cover part of the total cost. However, in some cases, health care cardholders and children under 16 may be eligible for bulk billing.
Our friendly reception team is happy to provide more details.
Standard Consultations
| Consultation Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
| Brief | $35.00 | $19.60 | $15.40 |
| Standard | $80.00 | $42.85 | $37.15 |
| Long | $120.00 | $82.90 | $37.10 |
| Prolonged | $160.00 | $122.15 | $37.85 |
To ensure transparency, we pass on the transaction processing fee to patients who opt to pay via card, reflecting the fee incurred by our practice. This applies to credit cards, debit cards, and EFTPOS payments made via electronic devices.
We appreciate your understanding.
Please note that some procedures and specialised services incur different fees and these will be advised when booking.
If you have any concerns HGP encourages you to discuss them with your doctor.
Mental Health
Some independent GPs charge privately for Mental Health Plans and there may be an out of pocket fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the practice.
Workers Compensation
Patients must provide a claim number each time they present for a consultation. You will be required to pay privately for the initial consult and seek reimbursement via the insurance company.
Telephone and Video
Telephone and video appointments cost the same as in-person consultations because they require the same amount of the doctor’s time. Whether your appointment is in-person or via telehealth, the independent GPs aim to provide the same level of care.
To be eligible for the Medicare rebate, Medicare requires you to have attended a consultation face to face in the last 12 months.
HGP and the independent GPs are committed to providing excellent quality clinical care that is thorough, evidence based and offers patients the time that they need with their GP. On top of this your doctor provides after hours care, home visits and many specialised areas of clinical practice. The current Medicare rebate does not cover the cost of providing a consultation and is in fact half the fee recommended by the Australian Medical Association (the formula used by the AMA to recommend consultation fees each year is designed to reflect the true cost pressures facing medical practices).
The consultation fee (of which your Medicare rebate forms just a part) covers not only the consultation and your doctors wage but the cost of employing staff, restocking supplies and running a business. Unfortunately, these costs have increased considerably over time without a concomitant increase in the rebate provided by the government.
Skin Cancer Clinic
Skin Clinic Consult Fees: Dr Graham Chaffey and Dr Lena Liu
Your payment is required in full at the end of the consultation. Your rebate will be reimbursed into your bank account.
Standard Skin Checks
| Consultation Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
| Brief | $69.60 | $19.60 | $50 |
| Standard | $92.85 | $42.85 | $50 |
| Long | $132.90 | $82.90 | $50 |
| Prolonged | $172.15 | $122.15 | $50 |
Excisions
| Excision Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
| Punch Biopsy | Variable | Variable | $30.00 |
| Standard Excision | Variable | Variable | $100.00 |
Fees for Pension or Concession Card Holders
Standard Skin Checks
| Consultation Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
| Brief | $44.60 | $19.60 | $25 |
| Standard | $67.85 | $42.85 | $25 |
| Long | $107.90 | $82.90 | $25 |
| Prolonged | $147.15 | $122.15 | $25 |
Excisions
| Excision Type | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
| Punch Biopsy | Variable | Variable | $00.00 |
| Standard Excision | Variable | Variable | $50.00 |