Fees

Please use the table below as a guide to the fees you can expect to pay when visiting Dunedin North Medical Centre.

Fees may vary from those listed at the doctor’s discretion, and depending on the services received.

Missed appointments without notice may be charged.

Standard 15 minute consultation fees for enrolled patients

CASUAL VISIT                  Up to   $85.00

Standard 15 minute ACC consultation fees for enrolled patients

CASUAL ACC VISIT        Up to  $49.50

Further information about fees for CSC (Community Services Card) holders below.

Prescriptions

• Collected                                  $19.00
• Sent to pharmacy                 $18.00
• Controlled drug                    $19.00
• Same day (Urgent)              $23.00

Other Services

• Driver medical examination (75 years +)  $51.50
• Driver medical examination for employment  $93.50
• Minor surgery  $182.00 +
• Liquid nitrogen, up to  $25.50
• Nurse virtual consultation $10.00
• Travel consultation  – enrolled patients $110.00, casual patients $135.00
• Skin checks – with Dr Mark Bevin – enrolled patients $130.00, casual patients $180.00.

Payment Policy

ALL fees are to be paid in full on the day of service.

Options for payment include:

• Cash or Eftpos (Debit card only)
• Online Banking: Account number – BNZ 02 0929 0065014 00
• Telephone banking
• Direct debit payments – weekly or fortnightly installments by arrangement

NOTE: For online and telephone banking please provide the family name, initials & chart number of the patient.

• Southern Cross Easy-claim: We now have this payment method available for Southern Cross Health Insurance members. Please present your membership card at reception when paying for your consultation and we will access the Southern Cross web portal to see if your account will be paid in full, part paid or not paid by them.

Fees not paid on the day, including prescription costs, will incur a $5 surcharge if a payment reminder is needed.

If paying fees is a problem for you, or if you would like more information about Dunedin North Medical Centre Terms and Conditions of Trade please speak to Reception Staff or the Practice Manager.

Costs incurred in debt recovery will be the responsibility of the debtor.

Fees for Community Service Card holders

Government funding has allowed us to make visits to our doctors more affordable for you, your family and whanau.

This funding means that:

• People with a Community Services Card (CSC) and their dependants aged 14 to 17 years who are enrolled with
  us will pay less for consultations with their doctor. 

•  All children aged 13 and under enrolled with us will have free consultations with their doctor.

Higher fees for extended consultations, procedures and extra services, such as certificates or equipment, may still be charged.

Find out about Community Service Cards at: http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/csc or call 0800 999 999.