About
Practice background
Liverpool Medical Centre is a mix billing medical centre first established in 1975 and moved to its current site in 1996. It has become a small to medium sized medical centre and caters for a wide cross section of society.
The practice provides antenatal shared care. The doctors have an interest in diabetic and pre diabetic patients from various ethnic backgrounds especially Indian, Fijian Indian and South Asian. The practice has a multidisciplinary team approach to help our chronic disease patients and have services of podiatrist, dietician, and practice nurse. The surgery liaise with different clinics and with local specialists.
For mental health patients the surgery has the services of a number of psychologists and counsellors.
We at Liverpool Medical Centre also encourage all forms of preventative medicine proactively.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness.
We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention to all patients. We do not discriminate in the provision of excellent care and aim to treat all patients with dignity and respect.
FEE POLICY
Bulk billing is provided to all patients aged under 16 years, aged pensioners, healthcare card holders, DVA, and disability pension card holders. Please show your current concession card each appointment. Bulk billing is also provided for all immunisation appointments, Care Plans, Mental Health Plans and Health Assessments.
GP CONSULTATIONS
No matter how long you spend with your GP, the consultation fee after your Medicare rebate will be $35.00.
At the time of your consultation, the full amount is payable and you will be reimbursed the difference by Medicare within 48 hours. If you have not linked Medicare with your bank account, please do so.
If you have been to Liverpool Medical Centre for any GP consultation in the last 12 months, you are eligible to use the Medicare rebated telehealth service. This service will continue to be bulk billed.
Consultation Fee Table
TYPE OF CONSULTATION | TOTAL FEE PAYABLE | MEDICARE REBATE | OUT-OF-POCKET GAP FEE |
Short Consultation | $53.20 | $18.20 | $35.00
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Standard Consultation | $74.75 | $39.75 | $35.00
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Long Consultation (New Patient / Multiple Concerns) | $123.80 | $88.80 | $35.00 |
Complex Consultation
| $159.50 | $124.50 | $35.00 |
Out of Hours Consultation Fee Table
(Applies Saturday after 1.00pm)
TYPE OF CONSULTATION | TOTAL FEE PAYABLE | MEDICARE REBATE | OUT-OF-POCKET GAP FEE |
Short Consultation | $65.65 | $30.65 | $35.00
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Standard Consultation | $86.80 | $51.80 | $35.00
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Long Consultation (New Patient / Multiple Concerns) | $123.80 | $88.80 | $35.00 |
PRACTICE POLICY
Our friendly reception staff are available to help you out in any way. Our Liverpool practice nurse is available five mornings and three afternoons per week and our Green Valley nurse is available one morning per week. All our staff have experience in a medical environment and are committed to your welfare. Liverpool Medical Centre has been providing comprehensive general medical care since 1975.
Management of Personal Health Information: Your medical record is a confidential document. It is a policy of our practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of our staff. This practice will make sure that you are able to discuss your health in private with your doctor. Personal information that identifies you will be sent to other people only with your informed consent.
Reminder System: Our practice is committed to preventative care. Your doctor will seek your permission to be included on our reminder system. We may issue you with a reminder notice from tie to time offering you preventative health service appropriate to your care. If you do not wish to be a part of this system, please let your doctoc or receptionist know.