Fees and billing
Mixed billing. Bulk billing for the patients who need it most; a flat gap for everyone else, whatever the length of the consultation. Fees current at June 2026.
East Hills Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice. On weekdays, children and young people aged 18 and under, pensioners, Health Care Card and concession card holders, DVA Gold Card holders and DVA White Card holders for accepted conditions are bulk billed, as are care plans, mental health treatment plans and health assessments for patients aged 75 and over. All other patients pay a flat gap of $33 on any consultation during normal hours, or $43 after hours and on Sundays, after the Medicare rebate: you pay the full fee by card at the appointment and Medicare returns the rebate to your bank account, usually within 48 hours. Sunday consultations are privately billed for everyone, and care plans, mental health plans and DVA appointments are not available on Sundays. Procedures such as iron infusions, skin lesion removal and suturing are privately billed for all patients at the fees listed below.
Who is bulk billed
- Children and young people aged 18 and under
- Pensioners and Health Care Card or concession card holders
- DVA Gold Card holders, and DVA White Card holders for accepted conditions
- GP Management Plans, Team Care Arrangements and Mental Health Treatment Plans (where eligible)
- Health assessments for patients aged 75 and over
- Result-only appointments, at the doctor's discretion
Sunday consultations are privately billed for all patients. Care plans, mental health treatment plans and DVA appointments are not available on Sundays.
Consultation fees
| Consultation | Fee | Medicare rebate | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short consultation | $53.55 | $20.55 | $33.00 |
| Standard consultation | $78.05 | $45.05 | $33.00 |
| Long consultation (multiple concerns, new patients) | $120.10 | $87.10 | $33.00 |
| Complex consultation | $161.35 | $128.35 | $33.00 |
| Phone consultation | $78.05 | $45.05 | $33.00 |
The gap is the same for every consultation length during normal hours, so a longer appointment does not cost more out of pocket.
| Consultation | Fee | Medicare rebate | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short consultation | $77.70 | $34.70 | $43.00 |
| Standard consultation | $101.65 | $58.65 | $43.00 |
| Long consultation (multiple concerns, new patients) | $143.55 | $100.55 | $43.00 |
| Complex consultation | $183.95 | $140.95 | $43.00 |
| Phone consultation | $88.05 | $45.05 | $43.00 |
Procedures
| Procedure | Fee | Medicare rebate | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion Includes consumables | $217.00 | $87.10 | $129.90 |
| Iron infusion, new patient Dr Siddiqi only | $222.00 | $87.10 | $134.90 |
| Skin lesion removal Includes consumables | $177.00 | $87.10 | $89.90 |
| Skin lesion removal with Dr Siddiqi | $250.00 | $87.10 | $162.90 |
| Contraceptive implant insertion Includes consumables | $130.00 | $87.55 | $42.45 |
| Contraceptive implant removal Includes consumables | $165.00 | $91.75 | $73.25 |
| Suturing (stitches) Includes consumables | $180.00 | $87.10 | $92.90 |
| Yellow fever vaccination consultation Vaccine cost extra | $113.90 | $45.05 | $68.85 |
Procedures are privately billed for all patients, including concession and DVA card holders. Fees include consumables. Additional procedures such as skin cancer flap repairs, ingrown toenail wedge resection and IUD removal are quoted before the procedure.
Not covered by Medicare
Pre-employment medicals, commercial driver and diving medicals, insurance reports, medical record preparation and travel vaccines held in stock are private services and are quoted in advance. Transfer of your complete medical record to another practice costs $60.
Telehealth
Phone consultations are available to patients seen face to face in the last 12 months and are billed at the standard rate above. Telehealth details.
Overseas visitors and students
Patients without Medicare pay the full fee and receive a receipt to claim from their overseas student or visitor health cover.
Payment
Card and EFTPOS at the appointment, or over the phone for telehealth. Please keep your bank details up to date with Medicare through myGov so rebates arrive promptly.
Questions patients ask
Do I pay more for a long consultation?
No. During normal hours the gap is $33 whether the consultation is short, standard, long or complex. The Medicare rebate is larger for longer consultations and covers the difference.
When does the rebate arrive?
Usually within 48 hours of the appointment, paid by Medicare into the bank account registered against your Medicare card.
Are pensioners bulk billed on Sundays?
No. Sunday consultations are privately billed for all patients. Pensioners and concession card holders are bulk billed Monday to Friday.
Is there a fee for missed appointments?
Please give as much notice as you can if you cannot attend so the appointment can be offered to another patient. Ask reception about the current policy on late cancellations.
Book an appointment
Online through HotDoc at any hour, or call reception on (02) 9773 3676 during opening hours. Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5pm, Sun 9am to 2pm.