Patient Information Brochure
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Our patient information brochure contains useful information about appointment bookings, what to bring, opening hours, fees, results, pathology, privacy as well as a host of other helpful information.
Appointments
Do you need a standard or long appointment?
How long will you need for your appointment with your doctor:
- If you have one medical issue to discuss with your doctor, please book a standard appointment.
- If you have two medical issues to discuss with your doctor please book a long appointment.
- For small procedures and pap smears please book a long appointment.
- We’re happy to see more than one family member, please book an appointment for each person.
If you are unsure about which appointment length you should book, please contact our friendly reception staff for advice.
What do you need for your appointment
Please remember to bring to your appointment:
- Your Medicare, DVA, Seniors or Concession Card
- List of any medications or allergies or recent test results
- New patients – Arrive 10 minutes early to fill in a new patient and medical history form.
This information allows our staff to better asses your medical needs and provide you with the most appropriate medical advice and treatment.
Fee information
Our fees maybe subject to change, please enquire with staff when booking your appointment.
Bulk Billing
To be eligible to have your doctors consultation Bulk Billed you must have a valid:
- Medicare Card
- DVA Card
- Healthcare Card or;
- Concession Card.
WorkCover – WorkCover fees are in accordance with WorkCover schedules. Insurance consultations are charged at WorkCover rates. Consultations relating to employment are charged at the WorkCover rate. Please ask our friendly reception staff for details.
Patients ineligible for bulk billing
If you are an overseas visitor or do not meet the bulk billing conditions, please pay your account at the end of your appointment.
You can conveniently pay by:
- Eftpos
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Cash.
Students and overseas visitors – We accept BUPA and NIB if you are insured privately and covered accordingly by your policy.
BULK BILLING DOCTOR NORTH COBURG
Bulk Billing Doctors’ appointments at North Coburg Medical Centre are available to valid Medicare, DVA, Pension and Concession Card holders. We are open 7 days a week. Our doctors see patients from all over Melbourne including North Coburg, Coburg, Pascoe Vale, Hadfield, Fawkner, Reservoir, Thornbury, Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Pascoe Vale South, Essendon, Strathmore, Glenroy, Thomastown and Kingsbury .