Charlestown NSW 2290
Fees & Billing — Charlestown
Bulk billing eligibility, private consultation fees and concession rates at our Charlestown clinic.
Bulk billing eligibility, private consultation fees and concession rates at our Charlestown clinic.
PAYMENT POLICY
We are committed to clear, honest pricing. Explore consultation types, Medicare rebates, and how we support pensioners and concession card holders.
Our fees reflect the true cost of safe, high-quality care. Learn how Medicare rebates and government levies impact your final payment.
Our friendly team is here to help. If you’re unsure about billing, rebates, or eligibility for discounts, just reach out — we’re happy to explain.
From 1 March 2026, Smith Street Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice.
We bulk bill:
Saturday and after-hours appointments are charged at full-fee. No discounts available.
Our fee structure allows us to:
| APPOINTMENT TYPE | PENSION / HEALTH CARE CARD & CHILDREN UNDER 12 | PRIVATE FEE | AFTER 6PM OR WEEKENDS | MEDICARE REBATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Appointment | Bulk Bill | $75 | $85 | $20.55 |
| Standard Appointment | Bulk Bill | $105 – $110 | $120 | $45.05 |
| Long Appointment | Bulk Bill | $165 – $175 | $170 | $87.10 |
| Extra Long Appointment | Bulk Bill | $250 | $260 | $128.35 |
| Telehealth / Phone Consult more than 6 minutes | Bulk Bill | $80 | $80 | $20.55 |
| Telehealth / Phone Consult more than 6 minutes | Bulk Bill | $100 | $100 | $45.05 |
| Telehealth / Phone Consult more than 20 minutes * | Bulk Bill | $170 | $170 | $87.10 |
| Telehealth / Phone Consult more than 40 minutes * | Bulk Bill | $260 | $260 | $128.35 |
| Mental Health Care Plan (up to 40 minutes) | $120 | $180 | $200 | $108.95 |
| Mental Health Care Plan (over 40 minutes) | $165 | $260 | $270 | $160.50 |
| GP Management Plan / Review | Bulk Bill | Bulk Bill | Bulk Bill | |
| Heart Health Assessment | Bulk Bill | Bulk Bill | Bulk Bill | |
| Menopause Health Assessment | Bulk Bill | $180 | $190 | $104.55 |
| Implanon Removal | Bulk Bill | Bulk Bill | N/A | |
| Implanon Insertion | Bulk Bill | Bulk Bill | N/A | |
| Lesion Removal | Quoted on booking | Quoted on booking | N/A | |
| Skin Check | $180 | $180 | $200 | $87.10 |
| Iron Infusion | $270 | $270 | N/A | $45.05 |
| Aclasta Infusion | $175 | $175 | N/A | $45.05 |
Consultation Fees as of 13 July 2026
If you are unsure about the cost of your visit, please discuss with the GP at the time of your appointment.
All discounts and billing is at the discretion of the individual GP.
We aim to offer timely appointments so patients who need care can be seen as quickly as possible. Missed appointments reduce availability for other patients and affect our ability to provide care.
If you are unable to attend a booked appointment, please notify the surgery at least 2 hours in advance so the appointment can be offered to another patient.
Appointments missed without at least 2 hours’ notice will be recorded as a Did Not Attend (DNA) and will incur a DNA fee of $80 in line with our practice policy.
Today Medicare rebates do not cover the full cost of providing you with medical care.
This is because the rate at which successive governments have indexed the Medicare Schedule fees has been substantially lower than increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and average weekly earnings.
This means:
The fees charged by this practice have to cover all of our practice costs including employing receptionists and practice nurses, and meeting our operating expenses such as rent, medical equipment, electricity, computers and insurance. This results in an out of pocket cost to the patient, as per our fees policy.
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