Booragoon Medical Centre 2026: Medicare Bulk Bill, Family GP

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🏥 Booragoon WA GP Directory · 2026 Patient Guide

Booragoon Medical Centre: Medicare, Fees, Family GP & Booking Guide

Independent patient guide to Booragoon Medical Centre at 508 Marmion Street, including Medicare bulk billing conditions, private fees, AutoMed booking, family GP care, opening hours, after-hours options, parking planning and what to bring before your appointment.

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📍 Location

508 Marmion Street
Booragoon WA 6154

💳 Billing Snapshot

Private / mixed billing. Bulk billing conditions apply for children 12 and under and aged pension card holders.

🕒 Hours & Phone

Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm
Sat/Sun/Public Holidays closed
(08) 9438 2000

Instant Answer: Does Booragoon Medical Centre bulk bill?

Booragoon Medical Centre is best treated as a private / mixed billing family GP practice, not a fully bulk billing clinic. Public listings say it bulk bills children 12 and under and aged pension card holders, and offers a discounted fee for health care card holders. Standard adult appointments may involve private fees.

Best patient move: call reception or check the AutoMed booking flow before confirming your appointment, especially if you are booking a long consult, procedure, WorkCover visit, travel medicine, skin service or new-patient appointment.

Quick Patient Decision Box

Book online if you are an existing or new patient who knows the appointment type and can complete the AutoMed booking steps.

Call reception if you need fee confirmation, a long appointment, Mental Health Care Plan, workers compensation, veteran affairs, procedure, iron infusion, skin service, travel medicine, pathology question or help choosing the right consult type.

Use urgent care or 000 if the issue is urgent, serious or cannot wait for a routine GP appointment. Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a separate service for eligible non-life-threatening urgent problems; call 000 for emergencies.

Does Booragoon Medical Centre Bulk Bill? — 2026 Medicare Billing Guide

Booragoon Medical Centre is listed as a mixed billing or private billing GP practice depending on the source you are reading. The practical patient meaning is simple: do not assume every GP appointment is bulk billed. Healthdirect lists mixed billing, while Healthengine describes the practice as private billing with conditional bulk billing for children 12 and under and aged pension card holders, plus a discounted fee for health care card holders.

This wording matters because many patients search for “Booragoon Medical Centre Medicare bulk bill” expecting a yes/no answer. The safer answer is conditional. If you are a child under 13, an aged pension card holder, a DVA or veteran affairs patient, or you hold a concession-type card, you may be treated differently from a standard private adult consult. If you are a standard adult patient, you should expect that private fees may apply and confirm the cost before booking.

Bulk billing may applyChildren 12 and under and aged pension card holders are listed as bulk billed in public practice information.

Discounted fees may applyHealth care card holders are listed as receiving a discounted fee, but patients should confirm the current amount.

Private fees may applyStandard adult GP appointments, long consults, procedures and non-standard services may involve out-of-pocket costs.

Ask exact words“Will this appointment be bulk billed for me, or will I pay a private fee today?”

Healthengine displays example prices for some appointments, including a standard GP appointment listed as privately billed at $90 and a long GP appointment listed as privately billed at $165. Prices can vary between practitioners and can change, so treat those figures as a useful public listing rather than a permanent guarantee. Reception or the booking platform is the final check before you attend.

Need to confirm current Medicare billing, private fees or concession rules before booking?

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Booragoon Medical Centre Appointments — AutoMed, Phone & Walk-In Reality

Booragoon Medical Centre provides an official online booking pathway through AutoMed. Healthdirect also shows appointment-needed access and public booking options. For patients, the key point is that this is not a clinic you should treat as a guaranteed walk-in service. If you want a predictable GP visit, use AutoMed or call reception on (08) 9438 2000 before travelling.

The official AutoMed booking page asks for patient details such as date of birth, name and mobile number, and it includes both existing-patient and new-patient paths. That makes online booking useful, but it does not remove the need to call for complex appointments. If you are unsure whether you need a short consult, long consult, procedure time, nurse support or a billing explanation, phone booking is safer.

Use the official booking link if you already know the appointment type. Call if you need a long consult, fee check or special service.

Book Booragoon Medical Centre via AutoMed Phone Booking: (08) 9438 2000

New patient and existing patient note

Public sources are slightly different on new-patient status: the official practice information says the clinic welcomes all new patients, while Healthdirect currently displays “existing patients only” for the service. This is exactly why patients should call before assuming access. If you are a new patient, ask whether new registrations are currently being accepted, whether your doctor of choice is open to new patients, whether a longer first appointment is needed, and whether your first appointment will be privately billed.

Bring your Medicare card and make sure the details match your booking.
Bring photo ID, especially if you are new to the practice.
Bring a payment method because private or mixed billing may apply.
Bring medication lists, allergies, hospital discharge papers, specialist letters and recent results if relevant.
Call before booking if you need workers compensation, veteran affairs help, a procedure or a medical report.

Booragoon Medical Centre Appointment Type Picker

Use this quick guide before booking so you choose the right appointment type. Booking the wrong consult length is one of the easiest ways to create stress at reception, delay other patients or force a second appointment.

Standard GP consultOne simple issue, repeat script, basic referral, short result follow-up or straightforward certificate request.

Long consultMental health, multiple symptoms, complex medication review, chronic disease, aged care, detailed referral or forms.

Nurse / treatment roomWound care, immunisations, injections, procedure support, health assessments or treatment-room tasks.

Call before bookingIron infusion, biopsy, skin service, workers compensation, veteran affairs, travel vaccination or private-fee service.

Simple rule: if the issue involves mental health, more than one concern, chronic illness, workers compensation, a procedure or a detailed history, call first and ask whether a longer appointment is required.

Booragoon Medical Centre DNA Fee — What It Means and How to Avoid It

DNA means “Did Not Attend”. It is the fee many Australian GP clinics charge when a patient misses an appointment or cancels too late for another patient to use the appointment time. For Booragoon Medical Centre, I could not verify a single fixed public DNA dollar amount from the official pages checked. That means the most accurate approach is to warn patients that a non-attendance or late-cancellation fee may apply, but not invent a $40, $50 or $75 figure.

Important DNA fee note

The exact Booragoon Medical Centre DNA fee amount was not confirmed in the public official sources checked. Treat any late-cancellation or no-show charge as a private administrative fee that is not Medicare-rebatable, and confirm the current cancellation window and fee in your AutoMed confirmation or by calling reception.

This is especially important at a private or mixed billing clinic. A missed appointment is not the same as a Medicare consultation, so Medicare usually does not cover the cost. If you cannot attend, cancel early through the booking platform or call reception. If you repeatedly miss appointments, the clinic may limit future booking access until outstanding fees or conditions are resolved.

Ask before booking“How much notice do I need to cancel without a fee?”

No Medicare rebateDNA fees are private administrative charges, not Medicare GP rebates.

Use AutoMedManage your appointment online if the booking system allows changes.

Call earlyIf you are unwell, delayed or stuck at work, call reception as soon as possible.

Need to cancel, move or check a booking condition?

Call to Cancel or Reschedule

Fees to Confirm Before Booking at Booragoon Medical Centre

Because Booragoon Medical Centre is not a simple “everything bulk billed” clinic, patients should confirm fees before attending. This is not just about cost; it helps the clinic book the correct doctor time, nurse support, treatment room and paperwork pathway.

Standard adult consultPublic pricing examples indicate private billing may apply. Confirm the current fee and Medicare rebate before attending.

Long consultLong appointments can cost more and may be required for mental health, chronic disease or multiple issues.

Procedures and skin servicesMole checks, lesion removal, biopsy, wound care or iron infusions may involve separate fees.

WorkCover / veteran affairsThe clinic welcomes workers compensation and veteran affairs patients, but billing details should be checked first.

Travel medicineVaccinations, advice and travel requirements may require specific stock, time and private costs.

Pathology and resultsBlood test collection and follow-up may require forms, fasting, timing or a results appointment.

Want a copy of the billing reminders, appointment picker and what-to-bring checklist?

Do I Need a Double Appointment? — Mental Health Plans Explained

If you need a Mental Health Care Plan, a Chronic Disease Management Plan, a detailed referral, multiple symptoms reviewed, medication complexity, forms, workers compensation discussion or aged-care planning, do not book the shortest appointment option without checking. Australian GP clinics usually need longer appointment time for these issues because the GP must assess, document and plan safely.

A Mental Health Care Plan is not just a quick form. It may involve discussing symptoms, risk, history, current supports, treatment goals and referral options. If you book a standard consult for a plan that needs a longer appointment, the GP may need to reschedule you or handle only the urgent part first.

Practical rule: book or request a long appointment if you need to discuss more than one issue, mental health, chronic disease, workers compensation, a medical report, complex medication or a detailed referral.

This also helps the clinic run more fairly. GPs can run late because a previous patient had a mental health crisis, trauma, serious result, elderly-care complexity or several conditions that could not be safely rushed. Running late is frustrating, but it is often a sign that the GP is giving the previous patient the time clinically required.

Booragoon Medical Centre Telehealth — Can New Patients Book Online?

Booragoon Medical Centre has a telehealth pathway listed from its official site, but Medicare telehealth rebates in Australia generally depend on whether the patient has an established clinical relationship with the practice. In most routine GP telehealth situations, you usually need to have attended a face-to-face appointment with the GP or another GP at the same clinic in the previous 12 months unless an exception applies.

For new patients, this means telehealth should not be treated as a guaranteed first appointment. If you are new to the clinic, call first. Ask whether you can book telehealth, whether it will attract a Medicare rebate, whether a private fee applies, and whether your issue is clinically appropriate for phone or video review.

Good telehealth usesSimple follow-up, results discussion, repeat scripts where clinically suitable, continuing care and non-urgent advice.

Not ideal for telehealthChest pain, serious breathing symptoms, severe pain, injuries, physical examination needs or emergencies.

New patient issueIf you have not been seen face-to-face at the practice recently, Medicare rebate may not apply.

Always ask firstConfirm whether the appointment is phone, video or in person, and whether there is an out-of-pocket fee.

Need to confirm telehealth eligibility or Medicare rebate rules?

Ask Reception About Telehealth Check Services Australia Telehealth Info

Booragoon GP After Hours — What to Do When the Clinic Is Closed

Booragoon Medical Centre lists normal practice hours as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday, Sunday and public holidays closed on the official contact page. For after-hours care, the practice lists Night Doctor on 1300 644 483, open Monday to Saturday from 6:00pm to 8:00am and open 24 hours on Sunday.

Call 000 for urgent symptoms

Do not wait for a GP appointment if there is chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe allergic reaction, major injury, heavy bleeding, sudden confusion or a serious mental health crisis.

If you are unsure what level of care you need, Healthdirect’s 24-hour nurse advice line on 1800 022 222 can help you decide whether to use a GP, urgent care clinic, after-hours service, chemist advice or an emergency department. Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 1 Aldous Place is a separate Medicare urgent care service for non-life-threatening urgent issues and is not the same as Booragoon Medical Centre.

Use the right care pathway after hours.

Night Doctor: 1300 644 483 Healthdirect: 1800 022 222 Emergency: 000

Booragoon Medical Centre Services — Family GP, Skin, Blood Tests & More

Booragoon Medical Centre describes itself as a family practice providing health care for all ages. It is listed as a GPA/QPA accredited clinic and welcomes workers compensation and veteran affairs patients. Public service listings mention general health, ECG, spirometry, children’s immunisations, women’s health, Pap smears, Implanon insertion or removal, aged-care checks, driver’s licence renewal, vision tests, chronic disease management, pre-employment medicals, aviation medicals, travel medicine, onsite pathology, blood tests, mole checks, lesion removal or biopsy and workers compensation / MVIT.

Family GP careGeneral health, children’s health, adult health, preventive care, scripts, certificates and referrals.

Children’s healthImmunisations and family GP support for younger patients, with conditional bulk billing noted for children 12 and under.

Women’s healthCervical screening, Pap smears, Implanon and general women’s health support where available.

Men’s healthGeneral men’s health checks, preventive care and GP review.

Skin servicesMole checks, lesion removal and biopsy may require special booking and private fees.

Blood testsHealthengine lists onsite pathology with Australian Clinical Labs; confirm collection times before attending.

Chronic diseaseDiabetes, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cardiac conditions and care planning may need longer appointments.

Employment and travelPre-employment, aviation medicals and travel vaccinations may require fee and appointment-type confirmation.

For procedures, biopsies, iron infusions, travel medicine, workers compensation, medicals or veteran affairs matters, call reception before booking online. These services may require a specific GP, nurse time, forms, treatment-room preparation, stock availability or private billing.

Getting a Referral at Booragoon Medical Centre — Specialists & Allied Health

Many Australian specialist appointments require a GP referral if you want to access a Medicare rebate. If you need a referral from Booragoon Medical Centre, bring your symptoms, current medication list, previous results, specialist name if you already have one, and any hospital discharge paperwork or imaging reports.

Do not leave referral requests until the last minute. If you already have a specialist appointment, book the GP referral appointment before the specialist visit. For chronic disease, mental health, workers compensation or complex referrals, ask for a longer consult. A rushed referral can create Medicare, clinical and administrative problems.

Referral tip: if the specialist clinic asks for a “current referral,” check whether your existing referral is still valid before paying for another appointment.

Booragoon Medical Centre Reviews — What Patients Should Look For

When reading Booragoon Medical Centre reviews, focus on practical details rather than only star ratings. The most helpful review signals are whether patients understood fees, whether reception explained bookings, whether the GP listened, whether waiting time was managed well, whether pathology or nurse services were convenient, and whether the clinic suited families, older patients or ongoing care needs.

The patient-style notes below are realistic examples to help you prepare. They are not presented as verified public reviews or official testimonials.

★★★★★

“Booking through AutoMed was straightforward once I knew the appointment type. I called first to check whether my consult would be privately billed.”

— Local Booragoon patient

★★★★☆

“The GP was running behind, but the consultation did not feel rushed. I would allow extra time next visit instead of booking back-to-back errands.”

— Melville area patient

★★★★★

“Useful family practice for scripts, blood test follow-up and children’s appointments. Parking and Marmion Street traffic are worth planning before leaving.”

— Community member

Booragoon Medical Centre Location & Parking — How to Get There

Booragoon Medical Centre is located at 508 Marmion Street, Booragoon WA 6154. Booragoon is a southern Perth suburb in the City of Melville, near areas such as Myaree, Ardross, Alfred Cove, Mount Pleasant, Brentwood, Winthrop and Bateman. The clinic is also near major local shopping and community destinations such as Westfield Booragoon.

Driving: use the Marmion Street address and allow extra time during school, shopping-centre and peak-hour traffic.
Public transport: check Transperth routes before leaving, especially if you need to connect through Booragoon, Canning Bridge or Murdoch routes.
New patients: arrive early so reception can confirm details, Medicare information and billing category.
Accessibility: call ahead if you need mobility, pram, wheelchair or parking assistance.
Similar service names: do not confuse Booragoon Medical Centre with Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 1 Aldous Place.

Open the map before leaving so you use the correct Marmion Street clinic address.

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Who Booragoon Medical Centre May Suit Best

Booragoon Medical Centre may be a practical choice for patients who want a family GP in the City of Melville area, especially if they live or work around Booragoon, Myaree, Ardross, Alfred Cove, Mount Pleasant, Brentwood, Winthrop or Bateman.

Families and childrenUseful for routine GP care, children’s health, immunisations, scripts and family appointments.

Older patientsRelevant for aged pension card holders, 75+ health assessments, chronic disease and ongoing GP relationships.

Workers and commutersWeekday 8am–6pm hours may help patients who need a GP before or after work.

Patients comparing costsGood option to check if you qualify for conditional bulk billing or discounted billing before booking.

What to Bring to Booragoon Medical Centre

Bring the right documents so reception and the GP can process your appointment properly, especially if you are a new patient, booking a private-fee service, requesting a referral, attending for workers compensation or discussing chronic care.

Medicare cardBring your current Medicare card or digital Medicare card if you are eligible for Medicare services.

Photo IDBring a driver licence, passport, student card or another suitable form of identification.

Medical detailsBring your medication list, allergies, hospital discharge notes, referrals, specialist letters or recent results if relevant.

Payment methodBring a card or payment method because private, procedure, long consult or non-Medicare charges may apply.

Concession proofBring aged pension, health care card, DVA or relevant concession details if you believe billing conditions apply.

WorkCover detailsBring employer, insurer, claim and injury information where relevant, and call ahead before attending.

Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Visiting Booragoon Medical Centre

Do not assume Booragoon Medical Centre bulk bills every patient or every appointment type.
Do not book a standard appointment for a Mental Health Care Plan, chronic disease plan or multiple complex issues.
Do not arrive without Medicare card, photo ID, concession details and a payment method.
Do not rely on telehealth as a new patient unless reception confirms Medicare rebate eligibility.
Do not miss or cancel late without checking the clinic’s cancellation and DNA policy.
Do not use routine booking systems for emergency symptoms.
Do not confuse Booragoon Medical Centre with the separate Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Do not assume Healthengine appointments are always available; use the official AutoMed booking route or phone reception.

Booragoon Medical Centre vs Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

These two services are not the same. Booragoon Medical Centre at 508 Marmion Street is a family GP practice for routine, preventive and ongoing healthcare. Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 1 Aldous Place is a separate urgent care clinic for non-life-threatening urgent injuries and illnesses, and it is not designed for regular check-ups or complex chronic care.

Booragoon Medical CentreUse for family GP care, scripts, referrals, chronic disease, skin services, blood tests, care plans and ongoing GP relationships.

Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care ClinicUse for urgent but non-life-threatening problems when a routine GP appointment is not the right pathway.

Nearby Medical Centre Guides for Booragoon and Perth Patients

If Booragoon Medical Centre is fully booked, or you want to compare Perth GP access, use these related medical centre guides from medicalcentre-au.org. These are useful for comparing phone numbers, opening hours, billing conditions, online booking, parking and nearby Perth clinic options.

Wexford Medical CentreMurdoch WA medical centre guide for patients comparing specialist, pharmacy, pathology and campus access near St John of God Murdoch. Rudloc Medical CentreMorley WA medical-centre guide for patients comparing GP, urgent care, pharmacy, dental and allied health services. Northbridge Medical CentrePerth CBD-area GP guide useful for booking, phone, address, bulk billing questions and central Perth access. Duncraig Medical CentrePerth northern-suburbs GP guide covering mixed billing, HotDoc, appointment access and parking preparation.

How This Booragoon Medical Centre Guide Was Checked

This guide was built from official and trusted sources, including the Booragoon Medical Centre website, official contact page, AutoMed booking page, Healthdirect service listing, Healthengine listing, Brecken Health location page and related Perth internal medical-centre guides on this website.

Clinic billing, appointment availability, doctor rosters, public holiday hours, DNA rules, weekend access, booking links, Medicare rebates, services and fees can change. Always confirm final details directly with Booragoon Medical Centre before travelling or relying on fee information.

Hours note: the official contact page lists Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:00pm and weekends/public holidays closed. Healthengine contains an older or different Saturday-morning note. Use the clinic’s official contact page and phone confirmation before visiting on or near a weekend.

FAQ — Booragoon Medical Centre Common Questions

What is Booragoon Medical Centre phone number?

The main Booragoon Medical Centre phone number is (08) 9438 2000. The fax number listed publicly is (08) 9319 9744.

Where is Booragoon Medical Centre located?

Booragoon Medical Centre is located at 508 Marmion Street, Booragoon WA 6154.

Does Booragoon Medical Centre bulk bill?

Booragoon Medical Centre is not best treated as a fully bulk billing clinic. Public listings say it bulk bills children 12 and under and aged pension card holders, offers discounted fees for health care card holders, and privately bills many other appointment types.

What are Booragoon Medical Centre opening hours?

The official contact page lists Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday, Sunday and public holidays closed. Confirm before visiting because public listings can differ.

Can I book Booragoon Medical Centre online?

Yes. The official clinic site links to AutoMed for online booking. Healthdirect also lists booking routes, but phone reception if you need a complex appointment or fee check.

Is Booragoon Medical Centre accepting new patients?

The official practice information says it welcomes new patients, while Healthdirect currently displays existing-patient access. New patients should call reception before relying on online booking availability.

What is the Booragoon Medical Centre DNA fee?

A fixed public DNA fee amount was not confirmed in the official sources checked. Ask reception or check your AutoMed confirmation for current cancellation rules. DNA fees are usually private and not Medicare-rebatable.

Can new patients use Booragoon Medical Centre telehealth?

New patients should confirm first. Medicare telehealth rebates generally require an established clinical relationship with a face-to-face GP visit in the previous 12 months unless an exception applies.

Does Booragoon Medical Centre offer skin checks or blood tests?

Public listings mention skin services, mole checks, lesion removal, biopsy, onsite pathology and blood tests. Confirm service availability, appointment type and fees before attending.

Is Booragoon Medical Centre the same as Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic?

No. Booragoon Medical Centre is a GP practice at 508 Marmion Street. Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a separate urgent care service at 1 Aldous Place.

Is Booragoon Medical Centre a good option for a Booragoon GP near me?

It may be suitable if you are near Booragoon, Myaree, Ardross, Alfred Cove, Mount Pleasant, Brentwood, Winthrop or Bateman and want a family GP with weekday hours, AutoMed booking and conditional Medicare billing options.

How do I compare bulk billing GPs in Booragoon?

Compare whether each clinic bulk bills your exact appointment type, accepts new patients, offers online booking, has suitable hours, provides parking, and can handle your service such as skin checks, children’s health or chronic care.

Official Sources & Patient Disclaimer

This page is an independent patient guide for medicalcentre-au.org. It is not the official website of Booragoon Medical Centre, Brecken Health, Healthdirect, Healthengine, AutoMed, Medicare, Services Australia or any government agency. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment advice, billing advice or emergency care.

Official and trusted sources checked before writing include Booragoon Medical Centre’s official website and contact page, AutoMed booking page, Healthdirect service listing, Healthengine practice listing, Brecken Health location page, Services Australia telehealth information and related WA internal medical-centre guides.

Use official sources for booking, fee confirmation and urgent health guidance.

Official Clinic Website AutoMed Booking Healthdirect

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