You will still be able to see our specialists but you will be unable to claim the Medicare rebate for the consultation.
To facilitate a more efficient consultation, we highly recommend that you email info@cbrpaediatrics.com.au or ask your doctor to send your referral letter to us prior to your appointment.
Appointment times will vary. We recommend that you allow approximately one hour for your first consultation.
Follow up consultations may range from 15-30 minutes depending on the number of appointments and the complexity of the medical issues.
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible care for your child. Recognizing that your time is valuable, we make every effort to see each patient in a timely manner and we strive to be on time with scheduled appointments. However, unforeseen problems do sometimes occur, or unexpectedly complex issues arise that require additional attention and we kindly ask for your patience when these delays occur. We will call you if any significant delay is expected.
We are a private billing practice and offer an outstanding medical service. The consultation fees vary considerably depending on your child’s needs.
To assist you with your enquiries relating to fees, please contact us on (02) 5119 3897 or email us at info@cbrpaediatrics.com.au
Our reception staff will be happy to explain the fees and out-of-pocket costs to you.
We request that fees are settled at the conclusion of your appointment.
We accept EFTPOS, Mastercard and Visa credit card payments.
As a private practice we do not bulk-bill. There will be an out-of-pocket cost, which is the difference between the doctor’s fees and Medicare rebate for a service.
Please contact our reception on (02) 5119 3897 for further information regarding fees and out-of-pocket costs.
Yes, we have electronic Medicare Easyclaim facilities. If you are registered with Medicare, when you pay the consultation fees at the conclusion of your appointment, your rebate will be credited to your bank account, otherwise a cheque will be posted to your home address.
Unfortunately, private health funds do not provide rebates for out of hospital medical consultations with doctors.
However, depending on your private health fund and level of cover, you may be able to claim some therapy sessions, e.g., Dietitian, Clinical Psychology, etc.
A Chronic Disease Management Plan from your GP can help patients with chronic medical conditions by providing an organised approach to care. It is a plan of action you have agreed with your GP and it:
If you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan prepared for you by your GP, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for certain allied health services. It is up to your family doctor to determine whether you are eligible for these allied health services directly related to the management of your chronic condition.
Eligible allied health providers include psychologists and dieticians.
Our address is:
Consulting Rooms,
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital,
30 Mary Potter Circuit,
Bruce Act 2617.
Please refer to the following Map
There is a patient drop off area outside reception.
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital has ample car parking bays available for patients and visitors.
A covered car park opposite the Calvary Public Hospital Bruce entrance offers free parking with different time limits on each level.
Open car parks with various time limits and parking conditions are available across the campus.
The displayed parking conditions are enforced and infringement notices are issued to vehicles parked illegally.
ACTION buses service Calvary every day of the year, servicing travel along Haydon Drive. There is a bus stop close to the southern intersection with Mary Potter Circuit. This stop is about 300 metres from the main Calvary entrance.
Contact ACTION for up-to-date timetable information.131 710
Please notify us as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend the appointment so that we can help you reschedule, and we may be able to provide the appointment to another child who is waiting to be seen.
Appointments are confirmed by staff 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. If you are unable to cancel your appointment 24 hours in advance there may be a cancellation fee or a request that the subsequent appointment is paid in advance.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your child’s information and to handling your child’s personal information in a responsible manner and in accordance with privacy legislation.
Please see our privacy statement here.
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