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Ingle Farm Medical Centre: Fees, Hours, Booking & Patient Guide

Independent patient guide to Ingle Farm Medical Centre at 5 Kylie Crescent, including phone number, HotDoc booking, mixed billing, bulk billing conditions, gap fees, opening hours, DNA fee, parking, test results, allied health, telehealth caution and what to bring before your GP visit.

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Location

5 Kylie Crescent
Ingle Farm SA 5098

Billing Snapshot

Mixed billing practice
Gap fee applies for some patients over 16.

Hours & Phone

Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
Sat 9am–2pm
08 8265 2227

Instant Answer: Does Ingle Farm Medical Centre bulk bill?

Ingle Farm Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice, not a universal bulk billing clinic. The official site says doctors consulting from the centre charge a gap fee to patients over 16 who do not hold a valid concession card or DVA card.

Important fee caution: doctors set their own fees, and certain procedures not covered by Medicare or OSHC may attract extra charges. Children under 16, patients over 70 and concession-card holders are listed by HotDoc as bulk billed, but patients should still confirm their exact doctor, time and appointment type before attending.

Quick Patient Decision Box

Book online if you need a standard GP appointment and already know the reason for your visit.

Call reception if you need a long consult, telephone consult, allied health, skin check, minor surgery, care plan, mental health plan, test result appointment, procedure fee check or cancellation help.

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

Ingle Farm Medical Centre Quick Facts for Patients

This guide focuses on Ingle Farm Medical Centre, the AGPAL accredited general practice at 5 Kylie Crescent, Ingle Farm SA 5098. The main phone number is 08 8265 2227, the fax number is 08 8265 2207, and the official email is reception@inglefarmmedical.com.au.

Healthdirect lists the service as appointment-needed, with mixed billing, free parking, toilet access and a baby-change facility. The official clinic website says consultations are by appointment only, although doctors will seek to attend to a medical emergency immediately. For any chest pain or chest discomfort, the clinic tells patients to go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 000 for an ambulance.

Official clinic nameIngle Farm Medical Centre, an AGPAL accredited general practice.

Main phone08 8265 2227 for bookings, fees, appointment changes and reception queries.

Address5 Kylie Crescent, Ingle Farm SA 5098.

AccessHealthdirect lists appointment needed, free parking, toilet and baby-change facility.

What Are Ingle Farm Medical Centre Opening Hours?

The official Ingle Farm Medical Centre website lists current opening hours as Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–2:00pm, Sunday closed and public holidays closed. Healthdirect also lists weekday 9:00am–6:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–2:00pm access.

Opening hours and appointment availability are not always the same thing. Doctor rosters, allied health hours, pathology or visiting specialist sessions, public-holiday changes and same-day appointment availability can vary. If you need a specific doctor, allied health provider, skin procedure, care plan or Saturday visit, call before travelling.

Monday to Friday9:00am to 6:00pm listed by the official clinic website and Healthdirect.

Saturday9:00am to 2:00pm listed for weekend access.

SundayClosed on the official clinic page.

Public holidaysClosed on the official clinic page and shown closed for multiple SA public holidays on Healthdirect.

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Does Ingle Farm Medical Centre Bulk Bill? — 2026 Billing Guide

Ingle Farm Medical Centre’s official notice says that from 1 July 2023, doctors consulting from the centre charge a gap fee to patients over the age of 16 who do not hold a valid concession card or DVA card. Healthdirect describes the service as mixed billing, with bulk billing available under conditions and fees possibly applying.

This means the safest description is mixed billing with conditional bulk billing. A patient may be bulk billed depending on age, concession/DVA status, doctor, appointment type and service. Other patients may pay a gap fee. Procedures that are not covered by Medicare or OSHC may also be charged separately.

May be bulk billedChildren under 16, concession-card holders, DVA-card holders and selected groups depending on doctor policy.

Gap fee likelyPatients over 16 without a valid concession card or DVA card may be charged a gap fee.

Procedure feesCertain procedures not covered by Medicare or OSHC may attract additional charges.

Ask directly“For this doctor, this appointment type and my Medicare/concession status, what will I pay?”

Best patient wording: “I have a Medicare card and [concession/DVA/child eligibility if relevant]. Will this exact appointment be bulk billed, or will I pay a gap fee?”

Ingle Farm Medical Centre Appointment Booking — HotDoc, Phone & Appointment-Only Access

The official website says consultations with your doctor are by appointment only. Appointments can be made either by calling reception or by booking online. Healthdirect also lists appointment-needed access, and HotDoc provides online appointment booking for the clinic.

Online booking is convenient for a straightforward GP appointment. A phone call is better when your visit needs extra time, involves multiple issues, requires a specific doctor, needs allied health, relates to test results, or may have a fee difference. The clinic also says that if you require a longer appointment, you should notify reception.

Book online for standard GP appointments. Call reception for long consults, fee checks, allied health, test results, procedures or urgent non-emergency questions.

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New patient preparation

If this is your first visit, arrive early enough for check-in and paperwork. Bring your Medicare card, photo ID, concession card or DVA card if relevant, medication list, allergies, referral letters, recent results and any forms you need completed. If you are booking for an allied health provider, skin procedure, care plan, mental health plan or procedure, ask whether you need a longer booking or fee confirmation.

Ingle Farm Medical Centre Appointment Type Picker

Use this quick picker before booking so you choose the right appointment type. This is especially useful because many GP issues look simple online but need more time once the doctor starts asking questions.

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

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

Procedure / treatment roomSkin checks, minor surgery, dressings, injections, wound care or procedure support may need specific booking.

Allied healthPsychology, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietitian and exercise physiology may have separate booking and cancellation rules.

Simple rule: if your issue involves more than one problem, mental health, chronic illness, paperwork, allied health or a procedure, call first and ask for the correct appointment length.

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

DNA means “Did Not Attend”. Ingle Farm Medical Centre’s official patient information says patients should provide reception with at least 1 hour’s notice if a doctor appointment is no longer needed, and 24 hours’ notice if an allied health appointment is no longer needed.

The official website says that if you fail to attend or cancel a booked appointment, your doctor or allied health provider may charge a $40.00 non-attendance fee. It also states that non-attendance fees are not claimable to Medicare or OSHC, and your doctor may choose not to offer future appointments until the fee is paid.

Non-attendance fee warning

The clinic lists a $40.00 non-attendance fee. Cancel as early as possible through reception or your booking platform, especially for allied health appointments where the notice period is longer.

Doctor appointmentOfficial site asks for at least 1 hour’s notice if no longer needed.

Allied health appointmentOfficial site asks for 24 hours’ notice if no longer needed.

Fee amount$40.00 non-attendance fee may be charged.

No Medicare claimNon-attendance fees are not claimable to Medicare or OSHC.

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Fees to Confirm Before Booking at Ingle Farm Medical Centre

Because Ingle Farm Medical Centre is mixed billing, patients should confirm fees before booking. A Medicare card alone does not guarantee every appointment is bulk billed. Age, concession/DVA status, doctor, appointment type, telehealth status, allied health provider and procedure needs can change what you pay.

Standard consultAsk whether your doctor bulk bills you or charges a gap fee.

Telephone consultThe clinic requires payment-method security for telephone consults within 90 minutes of a text message.

ProceduresSkin checks, minor surgery, treatment items and non-Medicare procedures may cost extra.

Allied healthPsychology, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietitian and exercise physiology may have separate fees.

Private insurance / OSHCThe clinic supports billing arrangements for some private health insurance and OSHC providers.

DNA feeMissed or late-cancelled appointments may attract a $40.00 fee.

Patient script: “I’m booking for [reason]. I’m [age/concession/DVA status]. Is this appointment bulk billed, gap billed or privately charged? What will I pay on the day?”

Do I Need a Longer Appointment? — Mental Health Plans and Complex GP Visits

The official site says patients should notify reception if they require a longer appointment. This matters for Mental Health Care Plans, chronic disease management, multiple symptoms, complex medication reviews, detailed forms, skin checks, minor surgery, allied health referrals, pregnancy-related questions, and care-plan reviews.

Booking a short appointment for a complex issue can mean the GP cannot safely complete everything in one visit. A longer appointment gives the doctor more time to take a history, document the plan, explain Medicare requirements, discuss referrals and organise follow-up.

Helpful rule: if your reason for visit includes mental health, chronic disease, paperwork, more than one symptom, skin procedures or allied health planning, call reception and request the correct appointment length.

Ingle Farm Medical Centre Telehealth and Telephone Consults — What to Check First

The official website says reception can take a message or book you a telephone consult with your doctor. The booking page says that if you book a telephone consult, you will be sent a text message and need to secure your appointment within 90 minutes by storing your payment method, or the appointment will be automatically cancelled.

Telehealth rules in Australia can also be strict. For many Medicare GP telehealth rebates, patients generally need an established clinical relationship with the practice, commonly including a face-to-face appointment in the previous 12 months unless an exception applies. Before booking a telephone consult, confirm whether it is clinically suitable, whether a Medicare rebate applies and whether any gap fee will be charged.

May suit phone consultSimple follow-up, repeat scripts, results discussion or continuing care where the GP agrees it is safe.

Not suitableEmergency symptoms, severe pain, injuries, new physical symptoms or problems needing examination.

Payment methodTelephone consult bookings may need a stored payment method within 90 minutes.

Ask firstConfirm fee, rebate eligibility, appointment type and whether in-person review is safer.

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Test Results at Ingle Farm Medical Centre — Why You Usually Need an Appointment

The official website says that, for medico-legal reasons, results cannot be given out over the phone by reception or nursing staff. Patients are asked to make a follow-up appointment with their doctor to receive test results, unless otherwise arranged with the doctor.

This is normal in Australian general practice. A result may need explanation, comparison with previous results, medication changes, repeat testing, referral, imaging or urgent follow-up. Even a “normal” result can need context depending on why the test was ordered.

Reception cannot interpretReception and nursing staff generally cannot provide results over the phone.

Book follow-upMake a GP appointment unless your doctor has arranged another result pathway.

Bring contextBring symptoms, medication list and previous results if relevant.

Urgent symptomsIf symptoms are serious or worsening, do not wait for routine results; seek urgent care.

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

Ingle Farm Medical Centre lists Sunday and public holidays as closed. For non-life-threatening health advice outside clinic hours, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Some patients may also find after-hours or urgent-care options near Ingle Farm, but the right pathway depends on symptoms, timing and urgency. Call ahead before travelling to any after-hours service.

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.

Use the right care pathway after hours.

Healthdirect: 1800 022 222 Emergency: 000

Ingle Farm Medical Centre Services — GP, Allied Health, Skin Checks and Care Plans

The official clinic website lists a broad range of services offered by the doctors and providers supported at Ingle Farm Medical Centre. These include vaccinations including children’s immunisations, cervical screening tests, pregnancy tests, skin checks, minor surgery, health assessments, chronic disease management and care plans, mental health care including care plans, psychology, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietitian, exercise physiology and visiting specialists.

Family GP careGeneral illness, scripts, referrals, certificates, preventive checks and family medicine.

VaccinationsChildren’s immunisations and seasonal vaccines may be available; confirm stock and eligibility.

Women’s healthCervical screening tests, pregnancy tests and related GP support may be available.

Skin and minor surgerySkin checks and minor surgery may need specific doctor booking and fee confirmation.

Chronic diseaseHealth assessments, chronic disease management and care plans may need longer appointments.

Allied healthPsychology, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietitian and exercise physiology may have separate fees and cancellation rules.

Getting a Referral at Ingle Farm Medical Centre — Specialists & Allied Health

If you need a specialist referral, bring the specialist name if you already have one, your symptoms, current medication list, allergies, relevant test results and any hospital discharge papers. A GP referral is often needed to access Medicare rebates for specialist appointments, so organise this before your specialist visit.

Do not leave referrals until the day before a specialist appointment. A rushed referral can create problems if the GP needs to review records, examine you, order tests or clarify the right pathway. For allied health, care plans, mental health plans or chronic disease management, ask whether you need a standard appointment, long appointment or allied health appointment.

Ingle Farm Medical Centre Reviews — What Patients Should Look For

When comparing Ingle Farm Medical Centre reviews, focus on practical details rather than only star ratings. Useful review patterns include whether booking was easy, whether reception explained fees clearly, whether the doctor listened, whether waiting time was manageable, whether parking was easy, and whether follow-up for results, referrals or care plans 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.

★★★★★

“Booking online was straightforward. I checked whether I would pay a gap fee, brought my Medicare card and arrived early for the appointment.”

— Local Ingle Farm patient

★★★★☆

“The fee rules were worth checking first. I’d call ahead if booking a phone consult, allied health or a longer appointment.”

— Northern Adelaide resident

★★★★★

“Helpful setup for family care and allied health. Best tip is to cancel early if you cannot attend because the no-show fee is listed.”

— Community member

Ingle Farm Medical Centre Location & Parking — How to Get There

Ingle Farm Medical Centre is located at 5 Kylie Crescent, Ingle Farm SA 5098. Healthdirect lists free parking, toilet access and baby-change facility. The clinic may be useful for patients in Ingle Farm, Para Vista, Pooraka, Walkley Heights, Valley View, Mawson Lakes, Modbury, Gilles Plains and surrounding northern Adelaide suburbs.

Before travelling: confirm doctor, appointment time, fee and service type.
Driving: Healthdirect lists free parking, but allow time around busy appointment periods.
Families: Healthdirect lists baby-change facility and toilet access.
Address caution: use 5 Kylie Crescent; older web references may show previous or different Ingle Farm medical addresses.

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Who Ingle Farm Medical Centre May Suit Best

Ingle Farm Medical Centre may suit patients who want an AGPAL accredited GP practice in northern Adelaide with online booking, phone booking, mixed billing, allied health options, free parking listed by Healthdirect and a broad range of family medicine services.

Local familiesUseful for routine GP care, immunisations, children’s health, scripts, referrals and everyday family medicine.

Concession/DVA patientsHelpful if you may meet the clinic’s conditional bulk billing criteria, but confirm before booking.

Patients needing allied healthPsychology, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietitian and exercise physiology are listed by the clinic.

Patients comparing feesGood if you are comfortable checking the exact gap fee, rebate and bulk billing eligibility before attending.

What to Bring to Ingle Farm Medical Centre

Bring the right documents so reception and the GP can process your appointment properly, especially if you are new, booking a longer consultation, discussing fees, or attending for referrals, chronic care, mental health, allied health or procedures.

Medicare cardBring your current Medicare card or digital Medicare card.

Concession or DVA cardBring proof if you are relying on conditional bulk billing eligibility.

Medical detailsBring medication list, allergies, hospital discharge notes, specialist letters and recent results.

Payment methodBring a card because gap fees, procedures, phone consults or allied health charges may apply.

Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Visiting Ingle Farm Medical Centre

Do not assume every appointment is bulk billed because the clinic is mixed billing with conditions.
Do not arrive without a concession card or DVA card if relying on conditional bulk billing.
Do not book a short appointment for a Mental Health Care Plan, chronic disease plan or multiple complex issues.
Do not miss the 1-hour doctor cancellation window or 24-hour allied health cancellation window.
Do not ignore the listed $40.00 non-attendance fee.
Do not expect test results to be given by reception or nursing staff over the phone.
Do not book a telephone consult and forget to secure your payment method within the required time.
Do not use routine GP booking for emergency symptoms such as chest pain or severe breathing difficulty.

Ingle Farm Medical Centre vs Ingle Farm Healthcare Complex — Which One Do You Mean?

Ingle Farm has more than one medical service with a similar name. This guide is for Ingle Farm Medical Centre at 5 Kylie Crescent, phone 08 8265 2227. Ingle Farm Healthcare Complex is a different service associated with Ingle Farm Shopping Centre and a different phone number.

Ingle Farm Medical Centre5 Kylie Crescent, mixed billing, HotDoc booking, GP services, allied health and listed $40 no-show fee. Different service: Ingle Farm Healthcare ComplexShopping-centre complex with different phone and practitioner setup. Check address before booking.

Nearby Medical Centre Guides for Ingle Farm and Adelaide Patients

If Ingle Farm Medical Centre is fully booked, or you want to compare South Australia GP access, these related guides from medicalcentre-au.org may help. Use them to compare mixed billing, bulk billing conditions, opening hours, appointment access, location and patient preparation.

Oakden Medical CentreNearby northern Adelaide guide covering GP hours, phone, bulk billing questions and appointment tips. Firle Medical CentreAdelaide-area GP guide for telehealth, bulk billing conditions, opening hours and patient preparation. Fountain Valley Medical CentreSouth Australia medical-centre guide covering hours, phone, billing and appointment checks. Mawson Medical CentreSA GP guide useful for comparing booking, doctors, fees and local access.

How This Ingle Farm Medical Centre Guide Was Checked

This guide was built from official and trusted sources, including the Ingle Farm Medical Centre official website, official booking page, Healthdirect listing, HotDoc listing, Services Australia telehealth guidance and relevant published South Australia guides on this website.

Clinic billing, appointment availability, doctor rosters, public holiday hours, allied health fees, procedure fees, telephone consult rules and booking links can change. Always confirm final details directly with the clinic before travelling or relying on fee information.

Billing note: Ingle Farm Medical Centre is mixed billing. Patients over 16 without a valid concession card or DVA card may pay a gap fee, and certain procedures not covered by Medicare or OSHC may cost extra.

FAQ — Ingle Farm Medical Centre Common Questions

What is Ingle Farm Medical Centre phone number?

The main phone number is 08 8265 2227. The official fax number is 08 8265 2207 and the official email is reception@inglefarmmedical.com.au.

Where is Ingle Farm Medical Centre located?

Ingle Farm Medical Centre is located at 5 Kylie Crescent, Ingle Farm SA 5098.

Does Ingle Farm Medical Centre bulk bill?

Ingle Farm Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice. The official site says patients over 16 who do not hold a valid concession card or DVA card are charged a gap fee. Bulk billing may be available under conditions.

What are Ingle Farm Medical Centre opening hours?

The official site lists Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–2:00pm, Sunday closed and public holidays closed.

Can I book Ingle Farm Medical Centre online?

Yes. Appointments can be made by calling reception or booking online through HotDoc.

Is there parking at Ingle Farm Medical Centre?

Yes. Healthdirect lists free parking for Ingle Farm Medical Centre, along with toilet access and baby-change facility.

What is the Ingle Farm Medical Centre DNA fee?

The official site says a $40.00 non-attendance fee may be charged if you fail to attend or cancel a booked appointment late. It is not claimable through Medicare or OSHC.

How much notice do I need to cancel an appointment?

The official site asks for at least 1 hour’s notice for doctor appointments and 24 hours’ notice for allied health appointments if the appointment is no longer needed.

Can I get test results over the phone?

The official site says results cannot be given over the phone by reception or nursing staff for medico-legal reasons. Patients should make a follow-up appointment unless otherwise arranged with the doctor.

Does Ingle Farm Medical Centre offer telephone consults?

Yes. Reception can take a message or book a telephone consult with your doctor. The booking page says telephone consults may need payment-method confirmation within 90 minutes.

Is Ingle Farm Medical Centre the same as Ingle Farm Healthcare Complex?

No. This guide is for Ingle Farm Medical Centre at 5 Kylie Crescent. Ingle Farm Healthcare Complex is a different service with a different address and phone number.

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

It may suit patients near Ingle Farm, Para Vista, Pooraka, Walkley Heights, Valley View, Mawson Lakes and surrounding northern Adelaide suburbs who want GP care, allied health options, online booking and free parking listed by Healthdirect.

How do I compare bulk billing GPs near Ingle Farm?

Compare whether the clinic bulk bills your exact appointment type, doctor, time and patient category. Also compare gap fees, cancellation fees, opening hours, telehealth rules, allied health fees and parking.

Official Sources & Patient Disclaimer

This page is an independent patient guide for medicalcentre-au.org. It is not the official website of Ingle Farm Medical Centre, HotDoc, Healthdirect, Medicare, Services Australia, SA Health 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 the Ingle Farm Medical Centre official website, official booking page, Healthdirect service listing, HotDoc booking information and Services Australia telehealth guidance.

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

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