Sunshine Coast Family Clinic Fees
We are a private billing clinic. Claims for private billing to Medicare Card holders can be processed onsite at the time of payment and will be deposited back to your nominated bank account within 24-48hours. If you do not have a bank account registered with Medicare, we can still process your billing onsite however you will receive a cheque in the mail for your rebate. Payment is to be made at the time of the appointment as soon as your consultation has been completed. If you have any questions relating to these fees please feel free to contact our reception staff who will be more than happy to assist with your inquiry.
Please be sure to provide our reception staff with any changes to your information including Medicare Card updates and Centrelink Concession Card updates. This will ensure that you are billed correctly.
Dr Ali’s GP Consultation Fees
Dr Ali does not offer bulk billing and his consultations incur a fee. Dr Ali’s fees are as below.
| Fee | Medicare Rebate * | Out of Pocket Costs | |
| Standard Consultation | $100.00 | $41.20 | $58.80 |
| Long Consultation | $190.00 | $79.90 | $110.10 |
| Prolonged Consultation | $250.00 | $117.40 | $132.60 |
| GP Mental Health Treatment Plan | $200.00 – $450.00 | $99.70 | $100.30 – $350.30 |
Payment is to be made in full at the time at the end of the appointment. There is a $15 late payment fee if fees are not paid on the day. If you have any questions relating to these fees please feel free to contact our reception staff who will be more than happy to assist with your inquiry. Please note that rebates coincide with the Medicare schedule of fees and therefore rebates will relate to the time spent with the treating General Practitioner.
Functional Medicine Consultations
Private billing fees for functional medicine consultations are for those consultations with Dr Ali Araghi. These fees are set at a higher price as they require extra training and knowledge by the General Practitioner with a more extensive and comprehensive consultation required. Please see a list of fees below. If you have any questions relating to these fees please feel free to contact our reception staff who will be more than happy to assist with your inquiry.
Return appointments for results will incur a fee, however if you are having some concerns with your treatment plan or any new medication prescribed, the treating practitioner will be more than happy for you to return to the clinic for a consultation to discuss your concerns. This may or may not be bulk-billed depending on the nature of the consultation.
| Time | Fee | Medicare Rebate * | Out of Pocket Costs | |
| Initial Functional Health Consult | 45 minutes | $480.00 | $117.40 | $362.60 |
| Subsequent Functional Health Consult | 45 minutes | $480.00 | $117.40 | $362.60 |
| Ongoing Functional Health Consultations | 30 minutes | $320.00 | $79.70 | $240.30 |
* Medicare rebates may change from time to time, however we will endeavour to update this form as these changes occur. Please confirm with our reception staff prior to your appointment if you have any concerns.
Please note that rebates coincide with the Medicare schedule of fees and therefore rebates will relate to the time spent with the treating General Practitioner.
Medicinal Cannabis Consultations
Private billing fees for functional medicine consultations are for those consultations with Dr Ali Araghi. These fees are set at a higher price as they require extra training and knowledge by the General Practitioner with a more extensive and comprehensive consultation required. Please see a list of fees below. If you have any questions relating to these fees please feel free to contact our reception staff who will be more than happy to assist with your inquiry.
Return appointments for results will incur a fee, however if you are having some concerns with your treatment plan or any new medication prescribed, the treating practitioner will be more than happy for you to return to the clinic for a consultation to discuss your concerns. This may or may not be bulk-billed depending on the nature of the consultation.
| Time | Consult Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket Costs | |
| Medicinal Cannabis Initial Consult | 15 minutes | $275.00 | $41.20 | $233.80 |
| Subsequent Medicinal Cannabis Consult | 15 minutes | $90.00 | $41.20 | $48.80 |
| Ongoing Medicinal Cannabis Telehealth Consultations | 15 minutes | $90.00 | $41.20 | $48.80 |
| Ongoing Medicinal Cannabis Telehealth Consultations | Less than 6 minutes | $90.00 | $18.20 | $48.80 |
NB – Dr Ali does not bulk-bill any of his consultations. Dr Ali is not contactable via email. All questions must be asked during your consultation. If you do need to follow up with questions, please book in for a phone call which will incur a fee. All fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change in accordance with Medicare rates.
Infusions
The fee for an Iron Infusion is $200 and takes approximately 45 minutes. We are able to perform this infusion for new patients however we need a referral letter from your regular doctor. Your regular doctor will need to write you a script for the Ferinject (iron supplement) and you will need to pick this up from the chemist and bring this to your Iron Infusion appointment.
Return appointments for results will incur a fee, however if you are having some concerns with your treatment plan or any new medication prescribed, the treating practitioner will be more than happy for you to return to the clinic for a consultation to discuss your concerns. This may or may not be bulk-billed depending on the nature of the consultation.
| Infusion | Fee | Duration | Ingredients | Please Bring |
| Iron Infusion* | $200.00 | 45 minutes | Ferinject | Referral from GP Ferinject from chemist |
| Myers Cocktail Infusion | $272.00 | 45 minutes | Vitamin C 30g B-Dose 2mL Magnesium Sulphate 2.47g Glutathione 500mg | N/A |
| Vitamin C 15g Infusion | $193.00 | 45 minutes | Vitamin C 15g | N/A |
| Vitamin C 30g Infusion | $202.00 | 45 minutes | Vitamin C 30g | N/A |
*We are able to perform Iron Infusions for new patients however we need a referral letter from your regular doctor. Your regular doctor will need to write you a script for the Ferinject (iron supplement) and you will need to pick this up from the chemist and bring this to your Iron Infusion appointment.
Non-Attendance
A non-Attendance Fee will be charged if appointments are missed without prior cancellation.
Facility Fees
Our treatment room may be utilised for certain services and procedures – please be aware that fees may be charged for certain dressings, bandages and other products. These charges are not claimable through Medicare.
Workplace Injury or Illness
Due to the current Medicare policy we are unable to ‘Bulk-Bill’ any treatment relating to an injury or illness that has occurred whilst at your workplace. Payment for all treatment relating to workplace injury or illness must be paid at the time of consultation unless you can provide details of an approved Work Cover claim or we are able to commence a Claim for your injury or illness.