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Our Fees and Pricing

  • This is not a bulk-billing practice, so there are out of pocket expenses.
  • The fees cover the cost of the consultation and producing a detailed letter of advice to you and your referring doctor.
  • Full payment is required at the time of consultation, unless a prior arrangement has been made.
  • Pensioner Concession card Holders are eligible for a 20% discount on Endocrinology Consultation Fees. This does not apply to Diabetes Educator or Women’s Health GP Fees.

Payment methods

  • Cash and most cards are accepted. Bank transfers are accepted. We do not accept American Express.
  • Electronic payments by EFTPOS are available in clinic or by phone for Telehealth patients.
  • Cash is accepted. Correct Amounts are appreciated as we do not hold significant amounts of change on site.
  • Online Payments using Pay To, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link are available through Stripe.
  • Payment Plans and agreements are available.
  • Prepayments are accepted with a receipt provided.
  • Zip Pay and After Pay are not currently available.

Surcharges and late Payment Fees

  • No Surcharges are applied to Cash, Bank Transfer or card payments made on the day of, or before, your appointment.
  • Surcharges apply to all online payments on a cost recovery basis only and are payable at the online checkout.
  • Late Fees apply for non-payment of accounts by the agreed date and these late fees are not claimable to Medicare.

Medicare, Private Hospital Inpatients, DVA and BUPA ADF

  • Medicare refunds can only be claimed once the fee is paid in full.
  • Medicare refunds are available to eligible patients – Current and valid GP or Specialist referrals are essential to enable Medicare claiming.
  • If Medicare has deemed you are ineligible, consultation fees must be paid on the day. Receipts are provided to allow for claiming from health insurers as required.
  • We charge No Gap Fees for Inpatient Consultations at St Vincents Hospital or St Andrews Hospital for patients with Private Health insurance.
  • Self-Insured inpatients are charged the equivalent rate of insured patients.
  • DVA Gold Card Holders and White Card Holders with eligible conditions are billed directly to DVA with No Gap.
  • Active Defence personnel with pre-approved referrals are billed directly to BUPA ADF at no cost to the service member.

WorkCover, iCare, Public Trustee and other Organizational or Company Payments

  • Patients with Approved Workcover Claims will be billed directly to WorkCover once approvals have been confirmed.
  • Public Trustee and iCare patients are billed directly to the public trustee with appropriate pre approvals.
  • Some transport companies will pay for Commercial Drivers Licence Assessments, pre approval is essential before the appointment.
  • If your fees are to be paid by a third party, such as an employer, DVA, Workcover, ADF or a company, please be aware that if they reject payment for any reason, you are personally responsible for payment of the fees and will receive an invoice.

Pre-arranged Accounts

  • After being made aware of the Fees, if you wish to proceed with an appointment however need to split the fees over 2-3 payments, this can be arranged in advance by discussing this with our staff.
  • Payments can be made by any of the methods listed above.
  • Medicare Refunds for patients are claimed after the final payment has been made.
  • Late Fees apply for non-payment of accounts by the agreed date and these late fees are not claimable to Medicare.

Cancelations and Rebooking

Appointment changes are welcome with more than 24 hours notice. Rebooking is generally based on the next available appointment so be aware that can delay your appointment significantly with our busier doctors.

Cancellations are fine with notice and we will generally leave it up to you as to how you would like to proceed. If you will not be seeking a replacement appointment, we will generally send a letter to your referring GP or specialist to let them know.

We understand that life can be busy and unexpected things can change your plans. All we ask is that you give us more than 24 hours notice so that we might be able to offer that appointment to someone else who is waiting to see the specialist.

Very short term cancellations (same day) or Failing to attend a booked appointment will be charged a $110 cancellation fee which is not covered by Medicare. Rebooking can not be done until that fee is paid. Prepayment for rebooked appointments after short term cancellation or failing to attend may also be required.

Multiple cancellations will result in you being discharged from the clinic.

Repeat Prescriptions

Your GP is your first point of call for repeat prescriptions. We generally send your doctor a letter outlining the recommendations for medication and scripts are also logged with you My Health record.

The supply of repeat scripts through this practice, outside of consultation is at the discretion of your doctor. If you have not seen the specialist for a period of more than 3 months, an appointment will be required.

We can only provide repeat scripts for medications initiated by our doctors. We are not able to provide repeat scripts for medications prescribed by other specialists or GP’s, unrelated to your Endocrine or Diabetes treatment.

Repeat scripts attract a fee of $75.00 and require a minimum notice of two working days.

There are only a small number of specific medications that require specialist only prescribing (e.g. Growth Hormones). Those cases are managed on a case by case basis. Most other medications can be prescribed by your GP.

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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Once your GP sends the referral, a member of our expert team will call you to arrange a date and time for your first appointment
  • If you do not have a referral, you can still make an appointment by emailing or calling us. If you then get a referral from your GP before the appointment, you can claim the Medicare rebate.
  • Appointment times can vary, but new appointments usually take between 45 minutes and an hour or more. This will depend on the medical condition.  Review appointments will usually take 20 – 30 minutes.  
  • We recommend that you arrive 10 – 15 minutes before your appointment time. 

To streamline your first appointment, please bring the following to your appointment:

  • A list of your medications 
  • A list of questions
  • A copy of any recent blood tests or scans
  • Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) forms if you are travelling
  • A support person if needed to help you remember what is said

To streamline your first appointment, please bring the following to your appointment:

  • A list of your medications 
  • A list of questions
  • A copy of any recent blood tests or scans
  • Your continuous glucose monitor or recent pump upload
  • A record of your blood glucose levels for the past 2 weeks 
  • Drivers license forms from Queensland Transport if needed
  • Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) forms if you are travelling
  • A support person if needed to help you remember what is said
  • You will need a referral from a GP or Specialist to see our Doctors. Referrals are triaged before appointments are offered.

  • A current valid referral is essential if you wish to claim a Medicare rebate for your appointment.

  • Indefinite referrals are accepted only if it is specifically mentioned in the referral. There is an Annual Fee which applies to long term patients.

  • A referral from your GP is valid for 12 months and a specialist referral is valid for 3 months.

Toowoomba Endocrine and Diabetes is a private practice and charges a fee above the Medicare rebate. See “Fees” section

Yes, we offer a pensioner discount of 25% for pension card holders.  This does not include Healthcare Card holders.

No, we do not bulk bill.  Toowoomba Endocrine and Diabetes is a private practice.

  • No.  Private health insurance only covers medical specialists when you are an inpatient in hospital. Outpatient services, such as attending private rooms of specialists are not covered by your health insurance. 
  • The exceptions to this include DVA and international medical insurance, which will cover outpatient consultations. For international patients, full payment is required at time of consultation and an invoice will be created for you to submit to the insurer.

Yes.  Telehealth consultations are available to patients living remotely and if you or your family are unwell and cannot attend your appointment. A Medicare rebate is currently available for telehealth consultations.

  • If you are unable to attend the clinic for your appointment, arrangements can be made to convert the appointment to a Telehealth review.  
  • In between appointments, email can be used to update the doctor and make minor changes to your medications. Face to face, or telehealth appointments are a more effective, safer way to review your medical condition.

Yes, there is on-site parking at the Toowoomba Specialist Centre, via the Curzon Street entrance through the boom gate. 

Your first visit

These FAQs will help to make your first appointment with us as smooth as possible.

  • Appointment times can vary, but new appointments usually take between 45 minutes and an hour or more. This will depend on the medical condition.  Review appointments will usually take 20 – 30 minutes.  
  • We recommend that you arrive 10 – 15 minutes before your appointment time. 

To streamline your first appointment, please bring the following to your appointment:

  • A list of your medications 
  • A list of questions
  • A copy of any recent blood tests or scans
  • Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) forms if you are travelling
  • A support person if needed to help you remember what is said

To streamline your first appointment, please bring the following to your appointment:

  • A list of your medications 
  • A list of questions
  • A copy of any recent blood tests or scans
  • Your continuous glucose monitor or recent pump upload
  • A record of your blood glucose levels for the past 2 weeks 
  • Drivers license forms from Queensland Transport if needed
  • Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) forms if you are travelling
  • A support person if needed to help you remember what is said
  • You will need a referral if you wish to claim a Medicare rebate for your appointment.  
  • A referral from your GP is valid for 12 months and a specialist referral is valid for 3 months

There is on-site car parking at the Toowoomba Specialist Centre. Enter via the Curzon Street entrance through the boom gate.

We strive to keep on time but can sometimes get caught up. You will never wait more than 15 minutes if we are running late. To help with this, please aim to arrive 10 – 15 minutes before your appointment time.