Fees and Billing
Metta Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice. Most consultations are privately billed with a Medicare rebate, and we offer reduced fees or bulk billing in specific circumstances.
We want our fees to be clear and upfront. Each section below shows the exact cost for each consultation type and each doctor, plus when bulk billing applies.
Fee schedule
Standard consultation fees (weekdays)
These fees apply to most GPs at Metta Medical Centre. Medicare rebates are claimed electronically at reception â you only pay the gap.
| Consultation type | Full fee | Rebate | Out of pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short consult (under 6 min) | $65.00 | $20.05 | $44.95 |
| Standard consult (6 to 20 min) | $100.00 | $43.90 | $56.10 |
| Long consult (20 to 40 min) | $140.00 | $84.90 | $55.10 |
| Telehealth short | $65.00 | $20.05 | $44.95 |
| Telehealth standard | $100.00 | $43.90 | $56.10 |
Weekend and afterhours fees
Saturday after 1pm, Sunday, and weekday appointments after 6pm attract afterhours fees.
| Consultation type | Full fee | Rebate | Out of pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afterhours short | $95.00 | $33.80 | $61.20 |
| Afterhours standard | $135.00 | $57.15 | $77.85 |
| Afterhours long | $175.00 | $98.00 | $77.00 |
Individual doctor fees
Dr Raj Toor
- All patients new to Dr Toor are privately billed
- Standard $100, Long $140
- Telehealth Short $65, Telehealth Standard $100
- All appointments booked on weekends are fully private â Standard $135, Long $175
- Children are bulk billed
- Concession card holders are eligible for reduced fee schedule
Dr Hein Kyaw (Principal GP)
- Standard $100, Long $140
- Telehealth Short $65, Telehealth Standard $100
- All appointments booked on weekends are fully private â Standard $135, Long $175
- Children under 12 bulk billed
- Concession card holders bulk billed
Dr Anu Soul
- Standard $110, Long $175, Long (25-40 min) $185
- Telehealth Short $70, Telehealth Standard $110
- Weight Management Initial $275 (Medicare rebate $125.10)
- Menopause Initial $275 (Medicare rebate $145.80)
- Cosmetic Consultation $160, payable at booking
- Saturday appointments are fully private â Standard $160, Long $215, Long (25-40 min) $225, Weight Management $300 (Medicare rebate $137.40), Menopause $300 (Medicare rebate $159.05), Cosmetic $200
- Children under 12 bulk billed
- Concession card holders bulk billed
Dr Khin Kyaw
- All patients new to Dr Khin are privately billed
- Standard $100, Long $140
- Telehealth Short $65, Telehealth Standard $100
- Dr Khin’s extra clinic hours available on Monday
- All appointments booked on Sundays will be fully private â Standard $135, Long $175
- Children are bulk billed
- Concession card holders are eligible for reduced fee schedule
Dr Praveen Vasantharao
- Private charges apply for all consultations
- Standard $100, Long $140, Full Body Skin Check $160
- Telehealth Short $65, Telehealth Standard $100
- Saturday Standard $120, Long $160
- All procedures need an initial consultation
- Procedure gap fees approximately $100 for minor biopsies, $150 for larger excisions, $200 to $300 for complex flap or graft procedures in sensitive areas
- Bulk billing considered case by case for children under 5 and concession card holders
Dr Lucinda Townsley
- Patients new to Dr Townsley’s clinic â please call practice to book
- Standard $115, Long $185
- Telehealth Short $65, Telehealth Standard $115
- Menopause Health Assessment $200 (Medicare rebate $101.90) â book in with both Dr Townsley and the nurse
- All appointments booked with Dr Lucinda Townsley will be privately billed
- Children and concession card holders are eligible for reduced fee schedule (Standard $100)
Dr William Crews
- Standard $100, Long $140
- Currently on paternity leave until May â not accepting new bookings
Allied health fees â dietetics, physiotherapy, psychology
Medicare rebates for allied health require a GP referral.
| Service | Full fee | Medicare rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Dietetics â Initial (Loretta Bryd) | $120 | $61.80 |
| Dietetics â Standard | $80 | $61.80 |
| Physiotherapy â Initial (Tara Williams) | $105 | $60.35 |
| Physiotherapy â Standard | $95 | $60.35 |
| Psychology â Standard (Kane Boyatzis) | $230 | $98.95 |
Procedure room fees
Some procedures attract a treatment room fee on top of the consultation.
| Procedure | Total fee | Out of pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Infusion | $280 | $195.10 |
| IUD Insertion | $453 | $269.40 |
| IUD Removal | $145 | $101.10 |
| Implanon Insertion | $130 | $94.70 |
| Implanon Removal | $160 | $99.75 |
| Implanon Changeover | $200 | $139.75 |
| Skin Biopsy (practice fee) | $120 | $68.15 |
| ECG | $50.60 | $32.35 |
| Spirometry | $73.20 | $32.35 |
Afterhours procedure fees are higher than the weekday pricing shown above.
When we bulk bill
Metta Medical Centre bulk bills in the following situations:
- Eligible Medicare health assessments â 45 to 49 Health Check, Over 75 Health Assessment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment (Item 715), Heart Health Assessment, DVA assessments, and Intellectual Disability assessments
- Chronic Disease Management Plans and Mental Health Care Plans â some components bulk billed
- Childhood immunisations â standard scheduled vaccines
- Recall appointments for test results at some doctors’ discretion
- Follow-up appointments for certain chronic conditions at the doctor’s discretion
Bulk billing for children and concession card holders by doctor:
- Dr Raj Toor â Children are bulk billed. Concession card holders are eligible for reduced fee schedule.
- Dr Hein Kyaw â Children under 12 bulk billed. Concession card holders bulk billed.
- Dr Anu Soul â Children under 12 bulk billed. Concession card holders bulk billed.
- Dr Khin Kyaw â Children are bulk billed. Concession card holders are eligible for reduced fee schedule.
- Dr Praveen Vasantharao â Bulk billing considered case by case for children under 5 and concession card holders.
- Dr Lucinda Townsley â All appointments privately billed. Children and concession card holders are eligible for reduced fee schedule (Standard $100).
Non-attendance fees
Appointments not attended without cancellation will incur a non-attendance fee:
- Standard appointment missed â $50 fee, or more depending on appointment type
- Psychology appointment missed â $230, the full consultation fee
Please call 08 6184 9885 to cancel. Standard appointments require at least 3 hours notice. Psychology and procedure appointments require at least 48 hours notice.
Payment methods accepted
Metta Medical Centre accepts:
- Cash
- Credit card â Visa, Mastercard, Amex
- EFTPOS
- Medicare electronic rebate claim â automatic at reception
Questions about billing?
Phone 08 6184 9885
Email reception@mettamedical.com.au
In person Shop 1280, Level 1, 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup WA 6018
