Patients who have a Medicare card
Dr Joel Rhee currently bulk-bills all patients who have a Medicare card for most consultations during business hours.
Death and cremation certificates
A fee is charged for completing a death certificate ($130 + GST) and a cremation certificate (additional $120 + GST), as these are NOT covered by Medicare.
After-hours care
After-hours care for Dr Rhee’s patients is provided by an after-hours GP deputising service. This can be arranged through the care manager / nursing staff.
Telehealth
Telehealth consultations are covered by Medicare.
Future changes to Dr Rhee’s fees
Depending on the level of government funding provided through Medicare, Dr Rhee may transition to a private billing arrangement in the future that better reflects his qualifications and expertise. Any changes will be communicated to patients and their family before they are implemented.
Patients who do not have a Medicare card
Patients who do not have a Medicare card are billed privately.
The below fee schedule is current as of 19th November 2025.
Urgent visits where only the patient is seen (i.e. the doctor comes out only to see one patient) will attract a call-out fee of $120 during business hours. This is additional to the consultation fee:
- Standard visit up to 19 minutes (this includes time spent with the patient, documenting, speaking with the aged care home staff, checking results, speaking with the family/carers) = $80
- Long visit between 20 – 39 minutes (this includes time spent with the patient, documenting, speaking with the aged care home staff, checking results, speaking with the family/carers) = $160
- Prolonged visit between 40-59 minutes = $240
- Extended visit between 60-79 minutes = $320
- 80 minutes or longer = per extended visit ($320) + $80 for every 20 minutes
Death and cremation certificates
A fee is charged for completing a death certificate ($130 + GST) and a cremation certificate (additional $120 + GST).
Annual health assessment
Dr Rhee is committed to proactive and preventative care of patients. He recommends that all of his patients undertake an annual health assessment which involves a comprehensive history and a thorough physical examination as well as a review of the clinical records. The fee for this is $370.
Family member requesting a phone call with Dr Rhee
If you are a family member of a patient and would like to speak with Dr Rhee about non-urgent matters, then we would suggest that you speak with Dr Rhee when he is conducting his regular round at the aged care home.
However if you are not able to meet Dr Rhee in person and would like to speak to him over the telephone, please contact the office (02) 9119 8190 to arrange a telephone call. Please note that the following fees will apply as these conversations are NOT covered by Medicare or any other insurance.
- Phone call – first 10 minutes: $60 + GST (10%) plus
- $30 + GST (10%) for every 5 minutes beyond 10 minutes.
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