Fees
A note about fees at Thrive
Please note that our Doctors are not employees and set their own fees.
Fees may be varied at short notice.
Total fee payment is required on the day by credit/debit card.
(We do not accept cash)
For more information on the need to charge fees, please see the Why Is There A Gap infographic at the bottom of this page.
Dr Harris and Dr Mencel: from 6 Jan 2025
Please note there are no concessional or discounted fees.
Review consult 30 mins
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $82.90 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket: $127.10
New patients and long consult 60 mins
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $197.90 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket: $222.10
Drs Macrow, Booth, Leung, Minns and Boucher Fees - ages 17 and over
Please note there are no concessional or discounted fees with Dr Boucher.
Usual consult with GP: one problem only
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $42.85 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket: $64.15
Long consult with GP 20-39 mins: two small problems or one longer problem
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $82.90 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket: $107.10
Very long consult with GP 40-59 mins
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $122.15 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket: $127.85
More than 60 minute consultation with GP
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $197.90 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket $152.10
Endometriosis: Drs Macrow, Booth, Leung and Minns
Initial consult
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $197.90 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket: $152.10.
Initial consult - concession card, under 16s
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $197.90 towards the cost of your consult. Out of pocket: $92.10
Follow up appointment
See usual billing schedule
Specialist Allergist Appointment (Dr Caroline Foreman)
Dr Foreman's fees are published at https://www.drcarolineforeman.com.au/faqs
Phone consults
Phone consult with Drs Macrow, Booth, Boucher, Minns, Leung 6-15 mins
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $42.85 towards the cost of your consult.
Phone consult with Drs Harris and Mencel
Medicare rebates available.
GP fees - Health care card holders and kids 6-11
Note, NOT FOR DR CAROLYN HARRIS or Dr JULIE MENCEL CONSULTS
Usual consult with GP
Out of pocket fee after medicare rebate $38.00
Long consult with GP
Out of pocket fee after medicare rebate 64.00
Extended or complex consult with GP
Out of pocket fee after medicare rebate $70
>60 minute consult with GP
Out of pocket fee after medicare rebate $92.10
Repeat scripts and referrals without consultation
Repeat script
Within 5 business days. Conditions apply. Online bookings only via HotDoc.
Repeat referral
Within 2 business days. Conditions apply. Online bookings only via HotDoc. $60 for urgent (on the day) referral
Iron infusion
Usual fee
Must be arranged/discussed with one of our GPs - you will need a consultation first.
Medicare provides you with a rebate of $82.90 towards the cost of your consult.
Concession
As above
Hypnosis
Dr Carolyn Harris only
60 minute appointment with medicare rebate $197.20. No concessions
Make sure you are registered for the Medicare Safety Net.
Medicare safety net may help you reduce your healthcare costs.
The Medicare Safety Net is designed to help reduce healthcare costs for patients by providing additional rebates for out-of-pocket expenses. Once you reach a certain threshold in a calendar year, Medicare covers a greater share of your costs, making it more affordable to access the healthcare services you need. This can be especially beneficial for individuals and families with regular medical expenses, allowing you to save on visits, tests, and other services.
Once you hit the Medicare safety net, you receive up to 80% of out-of-pocket costs back. Please note that your appointment will still cost the same up front, but you will get a bigger rebate back from Medicare.
Couples or families need to register. Singles are automatically registered for the scheme.
To find out more, please visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-safety-nets
Thresholds
2024 Medicare safety net threshold is $2544.30.
2024 Medicare safety net for concession card holders or those eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A is $811.80
Thrive Family Practice - GLENELG GP
88-90 Partridge St Glenelg South
call us: 08 8490 7810 Fax: 8490 6773
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