Appointments
Botany Medical Centre accepts appointments only.
We offer online bookings through Hotdoc. Simply download the app on your phone and register, and book online with one of our doctors at a time that suits you.
Or alternatively you can ring (02) 9700 1115 for an appointment. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and GP.
Appointments are 6 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Friday is 8am-6pm, Wednesday 8am-5.30pm, Thursday, 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-1pm. We closed on Public Holiday.
Longer consultation times are available, as well as appointments to see one of our friendly nurses for other services, such as immunisations. Please ask our receptionists if you require some extra time in consult.
We also offer an interpreting service. Please inform us prior to your appointment so we can arrange this service for you.
NOTE: Emergency appointments will always be given priority. Complex medical problems and urgent cases may delay the scheduled appointments. In these circumstances your patience is appreciated.
Fees
GP Consultation Fees
Weekdays Consultation Fee Schedule (From 12/08/2024)
| MBS Item No | Description | Fee Payable | Medicare Rebate | Gap (Out Of Pocket) |
| 23 | Level B Standard consult | $80 | $42.82 | $37.15 |
| 36 | Level C Standard consult | $120 | $82.90 | $37.10 |
| 44 | Level D Standard consult | $160 | $122.15 | $37.85 |
| 91891 | Phone consult | $70 | $42.85 | $27.15 |
| 2700 | Mental Health Care Plan less than 20m | $120 | $81.70 | $38.30 |
| 2713 | Mental health consultation | $120 | $81.70 | $38.30 |
| 2715 | MHCP less than 20m | $140 | $103.70 | $36.30 |
| 2717 | MHCP At Least 40m | $190 | $152.80 | $37.20 |
If you are unable to provide your Medicare card or its information, you will incur a practice fee. However, you can seek a partial refund from a Medicare office. Medicare rebates are processed instantly using the easy claim system when you present your physical debit or savings card following the consultation. Alternatively, we can submit the claim to Medicare, which will process the rebate within 24-48 hours. All fees must be settled by cash or card BEFORE your appointment with the doctor. Once the consultation is completed, kindly visit the front desk to obtain the receipt and rebate statement.
Weekend and Public Holiday Consultation Fee Schedule (From 12/08/2024)
| MBS Item No | Description | Fee Payable | Medicare Rebate | Gap (Out Of Pocket) |
| 23 | Level B Standard consult – Weekend | $90 | $42.85 | $47.15 |
| 5020 | Level B Standard consult – Public Holiday | $100 | $55.80 | $44.20 |
| 36 | Level C Standard consult – Weekend | $130 | $82.90 | $47.10 |
| 5040 | Level C Standard consult – Public Holiday | $140 | $95.70 | $44.30 |
| 44 | Level D Standard consult – Weekday | $170 | $122.15 | $47.85 |
| 5060 | Level D Standard consult – Public Holiday | $180 | $134.20 | $45.80 |
| 91891 | Phone consult – Weekend | $70 | $42.85 | $27.15 |
| 91891 | Phone consult – Public Holiday | $70 | $42.85 | $27.15 |
| 2700 | Mental Health Care Plan less than 20m – Weekend | $130 | $81.70 | $48.03 |
| 2700 | Mental Health Care Plan less than 20m – Public Holiday | $140 | $81.70 | $58.03 |
| 2713/2712 | Mental health consultation – Weekend | $130 | $81.70 | 48.03 |
| 2713/2712 | Mental health consultation – Public Holiday | $140 | $81.70 | $58.03 |
| 2715 | MHCP less than 20m – Weekend | $150 | $103.70 | $46.30 |
| 2715 | MHCP less than 20m – Public Holiday | $160 | $103.70 | $56.30 |
New Patient Registration Fee
Effective From 21/09/2022, $50 New Patient Registration Fee Applies For All New Patients.
OSHC And OVHC Holders
Bulk billing only for NIB and CBHS OSHC card holders.
Please note for other OSHC and OVHC provider, you require to pay for the full consultation fee upfront depending on your insurance.
PRIVATE (NON-MEDICARE) GP CONSULTATION FEES
For patients without Medicare or an eligible OSHC/OVHC policy, private GP consultation fees start from:
Mon- Fri: $90 for standard consult, $130 for long consult.
Saturday and Public Holiday: $110 standard consultation and $150 for long consultation
Procedures
Aditional Gap Fees also apply for all procedures, and Implanon insertions.
Implanon
For all procedures, phone bookings only*
We do not accept online bookings for procedures. It is essential you call for an appointment so we can allocate the appropriate Doctor and time for your procedure.
- Private billing on Saturday for all appointments, excluding Concession health care card holders, children under 16, nurse appointments and phone appointments.
- Bulk-billing (Mon-Fri) for all patients with a valid Concession health care card, children under 16, and nurse appointments.
- Phone consult to discuss previous result will be bulk-billed. Others requests including scripts, referral letter, medical certificate will incur a fee for phone consult
- Insertion only $50 Fee
- Removal only $100 Fee
- Other procedure Surcharge $100
Other Fees
- Medical record transfer – For XML and HTML is $40
- Medical record transfer – For PDF is $60
- Medical record transfer – Hard copy 50c per page
Full Practice Fees
If you are unable to provide your Medicare card or the information on it, you will be charged a practice fee. However, you can receive a partial refund from a Medicare office.
Medicare rebates are processed instantly using the easy claim system when you present your physical debit or savings card following the consultation. Alternatively, we can submit the claim to Medicare, which will process the rebate within 24-48 hours. All fees must be settled by cash or card BEFORE your appointment with the doctor. Once the consultation is completed, kindly visit the front desk to obtain the receipt and rebate statement.
We also charge practice fees on your consultation day for overseas visitors, work injury patients, CTP claims and expired Medicare cardholders.