Earlwood Medical Centre: Bulk Billing Medicare Family GP

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Earlwood Medical Centre: Mixed Billing, Hours, Appointments & Patient Guide

Independent patient guide to Earlwood Medical Centre on Homer Street, including phone number, opening hours, mixed billing, appointments, pathology, radiology, after-hours support, parking, what to bring and how to avoid confusing nearby Earlwood GP clinics.

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Location

352–354 Homer Street
Earlwood NSW 2206

Billing Snapshot

Healthdirect lists mixed billing. Confirm whether your exact GP visit is bulk billed, discounted or privately billed.

Hours & Phone

Mon–Fri 9:00am–6:00pm
Sat 9:00am–3:00pm
Sun closed
02 9554 7788

Instant Answer: Does Earlwood Medical Centre bulk bill?

Earlwood Medical Centre is listed by Healthdirect as mixed billing, not a guaranteed bulk-billing-only clinic. This means some patients or appointment types may be bulk billed or have Medicare rebates, while other visits may involve a private fee or gap.

Best patient move: ask reception whether your exact appointment type is bulk billed, privately billed or partly rebated before attending. This is especially important for new patients, reports, procedures, allied health, radiology, pathology-related questions, Saturday visits, WorkCover, non-Medicare patients and longer consultations.

Quick Patient Decision Box

Call reception if you need appointment availability, fee confirmation, a specific GP, pathology/radiology access, physiotherapy, a long consult, paperwork, same-day advice or Saturday access.

Use the official SMSG page to confirm the correct Earlwood clinic, because Earlwood has several medical centres on or near Homer Street.

Call 000 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, serious injury, severe allergic reaction or major bleeding.

Earlwood Medical Centre Quick Facts

Earlwood Medical Centre is part of Specialist Medical Services Group and is located on Homer Street in Earlwood, NSW. Official SMSG contact information lists Earlwood Medical Centre at 352–354 Homer Street, Earlwood NSW 2206, with phone number 02 9554 7788, fax 02 9554 7733 and email EMC@smsg.au.

Clinic nameEarlwood Medical Centre, part of Specialist Medical Services Group.
Address352–354 Homer Street, Earlwood NSW 2206.
Phone02 9554 7788 for reception, appointment and billing questions.
Fax / emailFax 02 9554 7733 and email EMC@smsg.au are listed on the SMSG contact page.
HoursOfficial SMSG contact page lists Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sunday closed.
FacilitiesSMSG page lists car parking, onsite pathology and onsite radiology as available.

Address note: Healthdirect and the official SMSG contact page list 352–354 Homer Street, while some public listings may show related formatting or nearby street-number variations. Use the official contact page and map before travelling.

Need current doctor availability, fees or service confirmation before travelling?

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Does Earlwood Medical Centre Bulk Bill? — 2026 Mixed Billing Guide

Earlwood Medical Centre should be treated as a mixed-billing clinic based on Healthdirect’s public listing. Mixed billing means the out-of-pocket cost may depend on your Medicare eligibility, concession status, appointment type, doctor, day, length of consultation and whether the service is a standard GP item or a different service such as physiotherapy, radiology, pathology-related care, reports or procedures.

Many patients search for “Earlwood Medical Centre bulk billing” because they want to know whether they will pay anything at reception. The accurate patient-focused answer is: call first and ask whether your exact appointment will be bulk billed, gap billed or privately billed. Do not assume that a GP clinic in Earlwood applies the same billing rules to every patient or service.

Mixed billing meansSome patients or services may have Medicare billing, while others may attract a private fee or gap.
Confirm before attendingAsk whether your exact reason for visit is bulk billed, discounted, privately billed or rebated.
Different servicesGP, physiotherapy, radiology, pathology and reports may not follow the same billing rule.
Best question“What will I pay today, what is the Medicare rebate, and what is my out-of-pocket cost?”

Use official clinic contact to confirm billing before relying on any online estimate.

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Earlwood Medical Centre Appointments — Phone Booking and Visit Planning

Healthdirect says patients should call to check whether they need an appointment. For practical purposes, phone booking is the safest route. Call 02 9554 7788 before travelling if you need a GP appointment, physiotherapy, pathology, radiology, a specific doctor, a longer appointment, same-day access, Saturday care or fee confirmation.

This is especially important because Earlwood has multiple clinics with similar names and several GP practices on Homer Street or nearby streets. A booking confirmation, phone number and exact address matter. Earlwood Medical Centre under SMSG is the Homer Street clinic with the 02 9554 7788 number.

Call first if your issue is urgent, complex, fee-sensitive or service-specific.

Phone Booking: 02 9554 7788 View Official Earlwood Page

New patient requirements

If this is your first visit, bring a current Medicare card if you have one, photo ID, medication list, allergies and relevant results or referral letters. Bring a payment method even if you expect Medicare support, because mixed billing, reports, procedures, allied health, radiology, non-Medicare services or longer appointments may involve fees.

  • Bring your Medicare card or digital Medicare card if you are eligible.
  • Bring photo ID, especially if you are new or attending for paperwork.
  • Bring medication lists, allergies, recent test results and specialist letters.
  • Call first for reports, WorkCover, radiology, physiotherapy, pathology-related timing or long appointments.
  • Use 000 for life-threatening symptoms instead of routine GP booking.

Earlwood Medical Centre Appointment Type Picker

Use this guide before calling so reception can direct you to the right service. Not every health need belongs in a short standard GP appointment, and not every service may be available on the same day.

Standard GP consultOne simple issue, repeat script, certificate, basic referral or short follow-up.
Long consultMental health plan, chronic disease review, multiple symptoms, medication complexity or detailed paperwork.
Service-specific callPathology, radiology, physiotherapy, reports, procedures or WorkCover may need separate timing or fee checks.
Saturday visitSaturday hours are shorter, so call first if timing, doctor availability or service availability matters.

Simple rule: if your issue involves more than one concern, mental health, chronic illness, imaging, pathology, physiotherapy, workplace paperwork or a report, call first and ask how to book it correctly.

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

DNA means “Did Not Attend”. A fixed public DNA fee amount was not confirmed from the official pages checked for Earlwood Medical Centre, so this guide does not invent one. Because the clinic advises calling for appointments and is listed as mixed billing, patients should ask reception about the current late-cancellation or missed-appointment policy when booking.

Important no-show fee note

If a DNA or late-cancellation fee applies, it is usually a private administrative fee and is not covered by Medicare. Ask whether GP appointments, physiotherapy, radiology, procedures, reports or long consults have different cancellation rules.

Even if no fixed fee is publicly displayed, missed appointments affect other patients and can create scheduling pressure. If you cannot attend, call as early as possible so another patient can use the appointment.

Exact amountNot publicly confirmed in the official pages checked; verify directly with reception.
Medicare statusNo-show fees, if charged, are private administrative fees and are not Medicare-rebatable.
Higher-risk bookingsLong consults, procedures, imaging, reports and allied health may have stricter rules.
Best preventionCall early if you cannot attend or need to move your appointment.

Fees to Confirm Before Visiting Earlwood Medical Centre

Because Earlwood Medical Centre appears as mixed billing in Healthdirect, fee confirmation is essential. A simple Medicare-covered GP consultation may be handled differently from a report, physiotherapy visit, radiology service, procedure, WorkCover matter, non-Medicare patient visit or longer appointment.

Standard GP appointmentAsk whether your appointment will be bulk billed, gap billed or privately billed.
Pathology and radiologyConfirm collection, imaging or report-related fees before attending.
PhysiotherapyHealthdirect displays a physiotherapy listing for Earlwood Medical Centre; fees may differ from GP billing.
Reports and formsMedical reports, insurance forms, employment paperwork and WorkCover may not be bulk billed.

Best wording: ask reception, “For my exact service, what will I pay upfront, what is the Medicare rebate, and what is my final out-of-pocket cost?”

Do I Need a Double Appointment? — Mental Health Plans and Complex Care

Many patients searching for an Earlwood GP need more than a quick certificate or repeat script. Mental health plans, chronic disease reviews, multiple symptoms, complex medication changes, WorkCover, detailed referrals and family health concerns usually need more time than a standard short consult.

If you need a Mental Health Care Plan, Chronic Disease Management Plan, multiple issues reviewed, long-term condition support, paperwork, return-to-work documentation or a detailed specialist referral, call first and ask whether you need a longer appointment.

Practical warning: booking a short appointment for a mental health plan or multiple complex concerns is one of the most common GP booking mistakes. Call first and ask what length is needed.

This also helps explain why GPs sometimes run late. A previous patient may have needed urgent mental health support, serious results explained, wound care, complex family care or extra time because of age and multiple conditions. Running late is frustrating, but it is often the human reality of general practice.

Earlwood Medical Centre Telehealth — Can New Patients Book Online?

The checked official SMSG and Healthdirect pages do not clearly confirm a dedicated telehealth booking pathway for Earlwood Medical Centre. Because Medicare telehealth rules can be strict, patients should call reception before assuming that a phone consultation is available, clinically suitable or Medicare-rebatable.

For most routine GP telehealth rebate situations in Australia, a patient generally needs an existing relationship with the practice, usually including a recent face-to-face consultation with the GP or another GP at the same practice within the previous 12 months, unless an exception applies. Telehealth is not suitable for emergencies or symptoms needing physical examination.

Good telehealth usesFollow-up, simple results discussion, script review or continuing care where clinically suitable.
Not suitableChest pain, serious breathing symptoms, collapse, severe pain, injuries, wound review or neurological symptoms.
New patient cautionAsk whether telehealth is available and whether Medicare rebate eligibility applies.
Booking routeCall reception because verified public pages mainly point patients to phone contact.

Need to check whether telehealth is suitable for your situation?

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

The official SMSG page says that for urgent after-hours care, patients should call 13SICK, and for emergencies they should dial 000. Earlwood Medical Centre’s official contact page lists Sunday as closed, so it is important to plan ahead for weekend or after-hours care.

Call 000 for urgent symptoms

Call 000 immediately for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, major injury, severe allergic reaction, heavy bleeding, sudden confusion or any life-threatening emergency.

If symptoms are not life-threatening but you are unsure what to do, Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 can help you decide whether to wait for the clinic, use an after-hours GP, speak to a chemist, attend urgent care or go to an emergency department.

Use the right care pathway after hours.

13SICK: 13 74 25 Healthdirect: 1800 022 222 Emergency: 000

Earlwood Medical Centre Services — What Does This Medical Centre Offer?

The official SMSG Earlwood Medical Centre page lists car parking, onsite pathology and onsite radiology as available. Healthdirect lists Earlwood Medical Centre under physiotherapy, while its GP search results show Earlwood Medical Centre as a mixed-billing GP general practice. This suggests patients may use the clinic for more than simple GP appointments, but the exact service, practitioner, cost and booking requirement should be confirmed directly.

General GP careIllness, scripts, certificates, referrals, results and family medicine questions.
Onsite pathologySMSG lists onsite pathology as available; collection hours may differ from clinic hours.
Onsite radiologySMSG lists onsite radiology as available; confirm referral and fee requirements first.
Physiotherapy listingHealthdirect shows a physiotherapy listing associated with Earlwood Medical Centre.
Mixed billingFees may differ by patient, service and appointment type.
After-hours directionSMSG directs urgent after-hours care to 13SICK and emergencies to 000.

Because the clinic may include GP, pathology, radiology and physiotherapy-related services, patients should not assume every service is available every day or billed the same way. Call first for imaging, collections, reports, procedures, allied health and non-standard GP needs.

Getting a Referral at Earlwood Medical Centre — Specialists, Imaging and Allied Health

Many specialist appointments in Australia require a GP referral if you want Medicare rebate access. Imaging and pathology may also require the correct request form, doctor referral or clinical context. If you need a referral from Earlwood Medical Centre, bring the specialist name if you have one, your symptoms, previous results, medication list and any hospital discharge paperwork.

If you are not sure whether you need a specialist, imaging, pathology, physiotherapy or follow-up, explain the problem clearly and let the GP advise the safest next step. Mental health plans, chronic disease plans, allied health pathways, WorkCover certificates and detailed reports can take longer than a simple GP visit, so call first and ask whether a longer appointment is needed.

Earlwood Medical Centre Reviews — What Patients Should Look For

When comparing Earlwood Medical Centre reviews, focus on practical signals rather than star ratings alone. Useful details include whether reception explained mixed billing clearly, whether appointment timing was easy, whether parking was practical, whether pathology or radiology access was convenient, whether the GP listened and whether waiting-time communication was clear.

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

★★★★★

“Calling first helped because I needed to confirm whether the service was GP, pathology or imaging related. It saved a wasted trip.”

— Earlwood patient
★★★★☆

“The location on Homer Street is convenient, but there are several clinics nearby, so I checked the exact phone and address before going.”

— Local worker
★★★★★

“Mixed billing can be confusing. Asking about the out-of-pocket cost before the appointment made the visit clearer.”

— Community member

Earlwood Medical Centre Location & Parking — How to Get There

Earlwood Medical Centre is listed on the official SMSG contact page at 352–354 Homer Street, Earlwood NSW 2206. The SMSG Earlwood page says car parking is available. Healthdirect also lists the service in Earlwood and provides map directions.

  • Address: 352–354 Homer Street, Earlwood NSW 2206.
  • Phone: 02 9554 7788.
  • Fax: 02 9554 7733.
  • Email: EMC@smsg.au.
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–3pm, Sunday closed.
  • Parking: SMSG lists car parking as available.
  • Before travelling: call ahead for doctor availability, fees, pathology/radiology access and public holiday changes.

Open the map before leaving so you do not confuse this clinic with Earlwood General Practice, Earlwood Health and Medical Centre or other nearby Homer Street clinics.

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Who Earlwood Medical Centre May Suit Best

Earlwood Medical Centre may suit patients who want a Homer Street GP clinic with weekday and Saturday opening, phone-based appointment confirmation, car parking listed, and access to onsite pathology and radiology information through the SMSG listing.

Earlwood localsUseful for patients near Homer Street, William Street, Undercliffe, Bardwell Park and Canterbury Road corridors.
Patients needing Saturday accessSaturday 9am–3pm hours may help patients who cannot attend during the week.
Patients needing service checksGood candidate to call if you need GP, pathology, radiology or physiotherapy-related access clarified.
Patients comparing costsHelpful to call if you need to understand mixed billing, rebates or gap fees before attending.

What to Bring to Earlwood Medical Centre

Bring the right documents so reception and the GP can process your visit properly, especially if you are new, attending for paperwork, pathology, imaging, referrals, chronic care, WorkCover or a longer consultation.

Medicare cardBring your current Medicare card or digital Medicare card if you want eligible Medicare billing assessed.
Photo IDBring a driver licence, passport, student card or other suitable identification.
Medical detailsBring medication lists, allergies, discharge notes, referrals, specialist letters or recent results.
Payment methodBring a card or payment method in case your appointment has a private fee, gap fee, imaging fee, report fee or non-Medicare charge.

Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Visiting Earlwood Medical Centre

  • Do not assume every visit is bulk billed because Healthdirect lists Earlwood Medical Centre as mixed billing.
  • Do not confuse Earlwood Medical Centre at 352–354 Homer Street with Earlwood General Practice at 318 Homer Street.
  • Do not confuse it with Earlwood Health and Medical Centre at 18 Clarke Street.
  • Do not travel for pathology or radiology without confirming hours, referral needs and fees first.
  • Do not book a short standard appointment for a Mental Health Care Plan, chronic disease plan or multiple complex concerns.
  • Do not arrive without Medicare details, photo ID and a payment method if you are unsure about fees.
  • Do not rely on telehealth as a new or returning patient unless reception confirms access and Medicare eligibility.
  • Do not use routine GP contact for emergency symptoms; call 000.

How This Earlwood Medical Centre Guide Was Checked

This guide was built from official and trusted sources, including the SMSG Earlwood Medical Centre page, SMSG official contact page, Healthdirect service listing, NSW Health International Students Health Hub and published medicalcentre-au.org NSW guides. The guide uses cautious wording for mixed billing, appointments, telehealth, no-show fees, pathology, radiology and service availability.

Medical centre details can change. Always confirm appointment availability, doctor rosters, public holiday hours, billing rules, no-show fees, telehealth access, pathology collection, radiology access and service availability directly with reception before travelling.

Important clinic-name warning: this guide is about Earlwood Medical Centre under SMSG on Homer Street with phone 02 9554 7788. Earlwood General Practice, Earlwood Health and Medical Centre, and other nearby clinics have different addresses, phone numbers, hours and billing rules.

FAQ — Earlwood Medical Centre Common Questions

What is Earlwood Medical Centre phone number?

The main phone number listed for Earlwood Medical Centre is 02 9554 7788. The official SMSG contact page also lists fax as 02 9554 7733 and email as EMC@smsg.au.

Where is Earlwood Medical Centre located?

The official SMSG contact page lists Earlwood Medical Centre at 352–354 Homer Street, Earlwood NSW 2206.

What are Earlwood Medical Centre opening hours?

The official SMSG contact page lists Earlwood hours as Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–3pm and Sunday closed. Public holiday hours may differ, so call before visiting.

Does Earlwood Medical Centre bulk bill?

Healthdirect lists Earlwood Medical Centre as mixed billing. This means some services or patients may have Medicare billing while others may pay a private fee or gap. Confirm your exact cost with reception.

Do I need an appointment at Earlwood Medical Centre?

Healthdirect says to call to check whether you need an appointment. The safest approach is to phone 02 9554 7788 before travelling, especially for same-day care or service-specific needs.

Does Earlwood Medical Centre have pathology?

The official SMSG Earlwood page lists onsite pathology as available. Pathology collection hours and referral needs may differ from clinic hours, so call first.

Does Earlwood Medical Centre have radiology?

The official SMSG Earlwood page lists onsite radiology as available. Confirm the required referral, appointment, service availability and fees before attending.

What is the Earlwood Medical Centre DNA fee?

A fixed DNA fee amount was not publicly confirmed in the official pages checked. If a no-show or late-cancellation fee applies, it is usually private and not Medicare-rebatable. Confirm directly with reception.

Does Earlwood Medical Centre offer telehealth?

A dedicated telehealth booking pathway was not clearly confirmed in the checked public pages. Call reception to ask whether phone or video consults are available and whether Medicare rebate eligibility applies.

What after-hours contact does Earlwood Medical Centre list?

The official SMSG page says for urgent after-hours care call 13SICK, and for emergencies dial 000.

Is Earlwood Medical Centre the same as Earlwood General Practice?

No. Earlwood Medical Centre is listed by SMSG at 352–354 Homer Street with phone 02 9554 7788. Earlwood General Practice is a separate clinic at 318 Homer Street.

Is Earlwood Medical Centre the same as Earlwood Health and Medical Centre?

No. Earlwood Health and Medical Centre is a separate clinic at 18 Clarke Street. Always check the exact address and phone number before travelling.

What should I bring to Earlwood Medical Centre?

Bring your Medicare card, photo ID, medication list, allergies, recent results, referral letters and a payment method in case mixed billing, imaging, reports or private fees apply.

Is Earlwood Medical Centre a good option for an Earlwood GP near me?

It may suit patients near Homer Street, Earlwood, Undercliffe, Bardwell Park, Canterbury and nearby Inner West suburbs who want weekday or Saturday GP access with onsite pathology and radiology listed.

How do I compare mixed billing GPs near Earlwood?

Compare exact address, phone number, appointment rules, billing type, weekend hours, parking, pathology/radiology access and whether the clinic offers the service you need.

Official Sources & Patient Disclaimer

This page is an independent patient guide for medicalcentre-au.org. It is not the official website of Earlwood Medical Centre, Specialist Medical Services Group, Healthdirect, NSW Health, Medicare, Services Australia, 13SICK or any emergency service. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment advice, emergency advice or billing advice.

Official and trusted sources checked before writing include SMSG Earlwood Medical Centre information, SMSG contact information, Healthdirect, NSW Health International Students Health Hub and published medicalcentre-au.org internal guides. Always use official sources for current fees, appointment availability, doctor rosters, public holiday hours and service changes.

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

Official Earlwood Page Official Contact Page Healthdirect Listing

Final Patient Summary

Earlwood Medical Centre is an SMSG clinic listed at 352–354 Homer Street, Earlwood NSW 2206. Call 02 9554 7788 before travelling, especially if you need billing confirmation, appointment access, pathology, radiology, physiotherapy, a long consult or Saturday care. Bring Medicare, photo ID, relevant medical details and a payment method, use 13SICK for urgent after-hours care where appropriate, and call 000 for emergencies.

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