Consultation Fee Information

Doctors of Tewantin is a privately owned small business.
The GP’s are independent contractors and set their own fees so these may vary slightly.

The Medicare rebate that the Federal Government sets to help you pay for your health care was firstly frozen, and then only increased very slightly over the last 10 years. The actual costs of running our small, private business continue to rise, and your patient Medicare rebate now represents about HALF of the actual cost of your GP care.

Doctors of Tewantin will not be participating in the Australian Government’s new 100% bulk-billing initiative commencing 1 November 2025.
We’ve chosen this path so we can continue to provide the kind of care our patients value most — longer consults when needed, skilled nursing support, an emphasis on preventative care, modern, light-filled consulting rooms, up-to-date medical technology, and the warm, personal approach that makes our practice unique. Normal billing arrangements will continue, which ensures we can keep delivering high-quality care for every patient.

However, it’s important to know that Medicare has introduced a more streamlined process for Care Plans. This means you can still access affordable care for your ongoing health needs, while we maintain the flexibility and quality that DOT is known for.

NEW Medicare Changes – Care Plans Made Easy (and Cheaper!)

From 1 July 2025, Medicare has changed how Care Plans work.

• The focus is now on regular 3-monthly check-ins with your GP to help you set and reach your health goals — with bulk billing available for these visits.
• By planning ahead and systemising your appointments, we can:

✔ Keep your scripts, referrals & screenings up to date
✔ Include extra preventative care like health assessments & heart checks
✔ Offer nursing support when you need it
✔ Help reduce the need for paid appointments

• We HIGHLY recommend you book 3-monthly check-ins and keep your care simple, proactive — and affordable.

If you bring an EFTPOS card (or your bank details are recorded with medicare) we can process your medicare rebate for you. The refund can take between 2 and 48 hours to reach your bank.

THESE FEES RELATE TO BOTH FACE TO FACE (IN SURGERY) AND PHONE CALL/VIDEO CONSULTATIONS

The following patients will continue to be bulk billed directly to Medicare, at the Doctor’s discretion:

All children under 15 years

Veteran Affair Gold Card Holders

Health Assessments, Chronic Condition Management including Care Plans & Healthy Heart Checks

NEW PATIENTS: Please note, regardless of concession cards, your first consultation will be $170.

VISITORS/WALK-INS: $100

If you have concerns regarding the increasing cost to you for your health care we recommend you voice your concerns to your Federal Member of Parliament.  The Federal Government dictates the Medicare rebates therefore an increase in these rebates will require less of a ‘gap fee’ for you to pay for your GP consult.
Llew O’Brien MP Wide Bay – 4121 2936
Ted O’Brien MP Fairfax – 5479 2800