About South Wangaratta
- Our Practice is wheelchair friendly and has accessible parking located at the back of the practice
- We have a strict no smoking policy in our building and our premises
- Dedicated bus stop: 404 Wangaratta-Yarrunga bus, stop ID 48682
Practice Information
- 47-51 Joyce Way, Wangaratta VIC 3677
- Phone 03 5713 9299
- Fax: 03 5718 0205
- Email: southwangarattamc@gmail.com
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am - 1pm
General Practitioners
Fees as of 1st April 2023
| Appointment Type | Full Fee | Out of Pocket | Rebate |
| Consultation less than 6 minutes | $40.00 | $21.15 | $18.85 |
| Standard Consultation | $90.00 | $48.80 | $41.20 |
| Long Consult (more than 20 mins) | $140.00 | $60.30 | $79.70 |
| Prolonged Consult (lasting at least 40 mins) | $200.00 | $82.60 | $117.40 |
Billing Policy
- This practice has a mixed billing policy
- Concession card holders and children under the age of 16 are bulk billed
- A fee is payable by non-concession card holders – reception can assist you in claiming back your Medicare rebate, an out of pocket cost will apply
- Minor surgical procedures will incur an minimum out of pocket cost of $120
- Travel & Flu vaccines will incur a private fee for the purchase of the vaccine as they are not covered by Medicare
- Patients with no Medicare card will need to pay the full private fees based on the length of the consultation
- WorkCover and TAC patients will be required to pay for consultations at time of the appointment. A receipt will be issued for patients to claim reimbursement from WorkcCover/TAC directly.
- It is the practice policy that patients booking Telephone/Telehealth consultations need to have seen a GP face-to-face at South Wangaratta Medical Centre within the previous 6 month period.
| Appointment Type | Full Fee | Out of Pocket | Rebate |
| Consultation less than 6 minutes | $33.20 | $15.00 | $18.20 |
| Standard Consultation | $81.75 | $42.00 | $39.75 |
| Long Consult (more than 20 mins) | $131.95 | $55.00 | $76.95 |
| Prolonged Consult (lasting at least 40 mins) | $178.30 | $65.00 | $113.30 |
Billing Policy
- This practice has a mixed billing policy
- Concession card holders are bulk billed
- A fee is payable by non-concession card holders – reception can assist you in claiming back your Medicare rebate, an out of pocket cost will apply
- Minor surgical procedures will incur an minimum out of pocket cost of $120
- Travel & Flu vaccines will incur a private fee for the purchase of the vaccine as they are not covered by Medicare
- Patients with no Medicare card will need to pay the full private fees based on the length of the consultation
- Patients attending for Workover, TAC, Employment Medicals, Insurance Medicals etc., must bring evidence of an accepted claim from their insurer or pay privately at the time of their appointment.