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New Billing Policy from 12th July 2021
Dear Patients
Today our goal at Nelson Plaza Clinic is the same as when we opened in 2010, to provide the highest quality healthcare with a focus on preventative health and chronic disease management.
To sustain and build on what we have achieved so far, we must be able to recruit and retain the highest quality GPs, Nurses and Admin staff. Unfortunately, the government’s neglect of Medicare and failure to maintain the rebates for GP services means that Nelson Plaza has been forced to introduced private billing from next month.
Some patients will continue to be bulk-billed for all consultations including:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Patients
- Children 15 years and under
- Centrelink healthcare card holders
- DVA gold card
Some services will continue to be bulk-billed for all patients including:
- Chronic disease management (for eligible patients)
- Health assessments (for eligible patients)
- Skin cancer excisions
- Flu vaccinations
- COVID-19 vaccinations
On 12th July 2021, standard GP consultations for patients other than the exceptions above will attract a private fee as follows:
|
Consultation |
Fee |
Gap fee to patient |
|
Short |
$52.75 |
$35 |
|
Standard |
$73.75 |
$35 |
|
Long |
$110.05 |
$35 |
|
Prolonged |
$145.50 |
$35 |
We recognise that this will be a challenge for some of our patients and we share your frustration that the government has refused to increase your Medicare rebate to even half of the recommended fees by the Australian Medical Association. However, we will not compromise our patients’ quality of care to postpone the inevitable introduction of fees.
Yours faithfully,
Nelson Plaza Management
Who we are
We are a progressive, intergrated practice that offers GP Services as well as Allied Health services (Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry and Dietetics) – all under the one roof. Our aim is to work with our patients in creating the healthiest version of you.
Nelson Plaza Clinic is a fully accredited practice, independently recognized by AGPAL (Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited) for our adherence to the RACGP standards (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners).
Our family practice is dedicated to providing you and your loved ones with personalised, professional, and quality healthcare across a wide range of medical and Allied Health services.
Our purpose built facilities enable our doctors to provide you with quality care in modern and comfortable surroundings, in a way that still upholds the values of the traditional family doctor.
Our Vision:
Working with you to create a healthier community
Our Mission:
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 treat all patients with dignity and respect.
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Where we are
NELSON PLAZA
29 Stockton Street
Nelson Bay NSW 2315
PH: 02 4981 2555
Nelson Plaza
OPENING HOURS:
MON : 8am – 5pm
TUE : 8am – 5pm
WED : 8am – 5pm
THU : 8am – 5pm
FRI : 8am – 5pm
SAT : Closed
SUN: Closed (Until further Notice)
Closed Public Holidays