Lakelands Medical Centre: Mixed Billing, Bulk Bill Eligibility, Doctors, Hours & Booking Help
Use this before you call, book, or travel to Winn Street. It turns scattered public details into a clear patient pathway: who may be bulk billed, when fees may apply, why Healthengine may not show appointments, which doctor names are public, and what to do after hours.
Quick Answer: What Should You Know Before Booking Lakelands Medical Centre?
Lakelands Medical Centre is a general practice in North Lakes QLD, located at 1 Winn Street, corner Gregor Street West and Winn Street. Public Queensland Government QFinder details show the phone number as 07 3204 4766, fax as 07 3204 4298, appointment required, no referral required, no waiting list, mixed billing and accessibility features.
The main patient trap is assuming “Lakelands Medical Centre bulk billing” means free care for everyone. Public listings show a mixed billing model. Bulk billing is listed for old age pensioners and children under 16, while health care and concession card holders have a publicly listed fee signal. Confirm your exact fee before booking.
How to Book Lakelands Medical Centre Without Getting Stuck
QFinder lists Lakelands Medical Centre as appointment required. Healthengine has a public practice profile but currently says there are no appointments listed on Healthengine. That is not the same as “the clinic has no appointments.” It may simply mean the clinic does not publish availability through that third-party page.
000 for emergency symptoms.
Simple, long, skin, form, telehealth or child visit?
Bulk bill, concession fee, private fee or gap?
Phone is safest for complex bookings.
Medicare, card type, results, forms and payment card.
Lakelands Medical Centre Bulk Billing and Fees Explained
Services Australia explains that bulk billing means the health professional bills Medicare directly and accepts the Medicare benefit as full payment for that service. It also warns that not every service in one visit is automatically bulk billed, and not every health professional chooses to bulk bill.
For Lakelands Medical Centre specifically, QFinder lists mixed billing, says bulk billing is offered to old age pensioners and children under 16, and shows a $75 fee signal for health care and concession card holders. IPN public fee snippets show standard appointment fee signals of $85 Monday–Friday and $95 Saturday, with long appointments from $130.
Use this fee script
Do not ask only “Do you bulk bill?” Ask the question that protects you from surprise fees:
Then ask whether forms, procedures, skin checks, reports, consumables, vaccinations, telehealth or Saturday appointments change the cost.
| Patient or visit type | Public billing signal | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Old age pensioners | Bulk billing listed publicly | Confirm the appointment type still qualifies. |
| Children under 16 | Bulk billing listed publicly | Bring Medicare card and confirm if any vaccine or extra item costs apply. |
| Health care / concession card holders | QFinder lists a $75 fee signal | Ask whether that is current and whether your visit changes the amount. |
| Adult Medicare patients | Mixed billing; do not assume free consult | Ask full fee, Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket cost. |
| Long consults | Higher fee signal from public IPN snippet | Ask if you need a long consult for mental health, complex issues or forms. |
| Saturday appointments | Public snippet shows higher standard fee signal | Confirm Saturday fee before booking. |
Lakelands Appointment & Billing Checker
This tool does not diagnose symptoms. It helps you decide whether to book, call reception, ask for a long consult, check fees first, use after-hours help or call 000.
Lakelands Medical Centre Opening Hours
Queensland Government QFinder and Healthengine both show Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am–12:00pm. Sunday is not listed as open. Hours can still change for public holidays, doctor availability or practice operations, so check before travelling.
Lakelands Medical Centre Doctors: Public Names vs Live Roster
Healthengine publicly lists a large GP team for Lakelands Medical Centre. Treat these names as public listing signals, not live availability. A GP can be listed online but not consulting today, not taking new patients, or not suitable for the appointment type you need.
Lakelands Medical Centre Services: What to Book and What to Confirm
Public Healthengine areas mention family medicine, women’s health, men’s health and mental health. IPN public results also show a skin-check service page for Lakelands Medical Centre focused on early detection, diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer.
| Need | Best booking style | What to confirm first |
|---|---|---|
| Simple GP concern | Standard appointment | Fee, doctor availability and whether your card status affects billing. |
| Multiple issues or mental health | Long appointment | Appointment length, fee, rebate and GP suitability. |
| Skin check or suspicious spot | Skin-check appointment by phone | Doctor, equipment, appointment length, procedure/biopsy pathway and cost. |
| Women’s health | Ask for suitable GP and time | Preparation, appointment length and any private item. |
| Men’s health | Standard or long consult depending on issue | Screening, symptoms, tests and follow-up process. |
| Forms, certificates or reports | Phone before booking | Whether the document is privately charged or needs a longer appointment. |
Lakelands Medical Centre Telehealth: What to Check First
Telehealth can be useful for simple follow-up, medication discussion, results review or doctor-requested review where a physical examination is not needed. But because Lakelands Medical Centre is mixed billing, you should confirm both telehealth availability and telehealth cost before booking.
Services Australia says Medicare GP telehealth eligibility can depend on an existing clinical relationship, and phone/video consults are not appropriate for every symptom. New patients or patients not seen recently should call before assuming Medicare-rebated telehealth is available.
What to Do When Lakelands Medical Centre Is Closed
QFinder lists 13 26 60 as the after-hours number for Lakelands Medical Centre. For general health uncertainty, the Australian Government healthdirect helpline is available on 1800 022 222 and connects you with a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What to Bring to Lakelands Medical Centre
Mixed billing makes preparation important. Bring proof for billing, then bring the information that helps the GP make a safe decision quickly.
Physical or digital card details.
Important because billing rules vary by card and patient group.
Useful for new patients and record matching.
Bring one even if you expect bulk billing.
Include dose, frequency, allergies and recent changes.
Bring pathology, imaging, hospital letters or specialist reports.
Ask if paperwork requires a longer consult or private fee.
Put the most important problem first.
Common Mistakes Before Visiting Lakelands Medical Centre
Lakelands Medical Centre Map: 1 Winn Street, North Lakes QLD 4509
Lakelands Medical Centre is listed at 1 Winn Street, corner Gregor Street West and Winn Street, North Lakes QLD 4509. QFinder also lists accessible building, accessible parking, accessible toilets and accessible telephone. Call ahead if you need mobility support, extra check-in time or accessible parking certainty.
Official Sources to Check Before You Book
Use these links after reading the guide above. They support appointment, billing, access, after-hours and health-safety decisions.
Best starting point for official clinic identity, services, doctors, fees and contact pages.
Open official clinic pagePublic source for address, phone, hours, after-hours number, appointment requirement, billing and access details.
Open QFinder listingPublic source for doctor names, practice overview, Healthengine appointment status, hours and listed service interests.
Open Healthengine profileUse for the clinic’s official fee page and current appointment/billing details.
Open fees informationExplains what bulk billing means and why not every service in one visit may be bulk billed.
Read bulk billing guidanceRegistered nurse advice when you are unsure whether to see a doctor, manage at home or seek urgent care.
Open healthdirect helplineLakelands Medical Centre FAQs
What is Lakelands Medical Centre phone number?
The public phone number for Lakelands Medical Centre in North Lakes is 07 3204 4766. Call for appointments, fees, doctor availability, Saturday access, telehealth questions and billing checks.
Where is Lakelands Medical Centre located?
Lakelands Medical Centre is located at 1 Winn Street, corner Gregor Street West and Winn Street, North Lakes QLD 4509.
Is Lakelands Medical Centre in North Lakes or Lakelands WA?
This guide is for Lakelands Medical Centre in North Lakes, Queensland. Do not confuse it with Lakelands WA or other similarly named clinics.
Does Lakelands Medical Centre bulk bill?
Public QFinder details list the clinic as mixed billing. Bulk billing is listed for old age pensioners and children under 16. Health care and concession card holders have a publicly listed fee signal, so confirm your exact cost before booking.
What are Lakelands Medical Centre opening hours?
Public listings show Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm. Sunday is not listed as open. Confirm public holiday hours before travelling.
Can I book Lakelands Medical Centre online?
Use the official IPN clinic page first. Healthengine may show no appointments listed for this clinic, so call 07 3204 4766 if online availability is unclear.
Is appointment required at Lakelands Medical Centre?
Yes. QFinder lists appointment required, no referral required and no waiting list. Phone reception if you need same-day care, a specific GP or help choosing appointment length.
Which doctors are listed at Lakelands Medical Centre?
Healthengine lists doctors including Dr Megan Appleton, Dr Ian Baker, Dr Ian Cabrie, Dr Vanessa Castro, Dr Shannon Cuthbert, Dr Grant Dale, Dr Lin Hickey, Dr Karina Ingham, Dr Matthew Killen, Dr Catherine McGarvey, Dr Andrew Quail, Dr Colin Shaw, Dr Rebecca Tattersall, Dr Lasanthi Wijesekera and Dr Sarah-Jane Langton. Confirm the live roster directly.
What services does Lakelands Medical Centre provide?
Public listings describe the clinic as a general practice. Healthengine areas mention family medicine, women’s health, men’s health and mental health. IPN also has a skin-check service page for the clinic.
Does Lakelands Medical Centre have skin checks?
IPN public results show a Lakelands Medical Centre skin-check service page focused on early detection, diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer. Call reception for the right appointment type and cost.
Does Lakelands Medical Centre have after-hours support?
QFinder lists 13 26 60 as the after-hours number. For general health uncertainty, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For emergencies, call 000.
Is Lakelands Medical Centre accessible?
QFinder lists accessible building, accessible parking, accessible toilets and accessible telephone. Call ahead if you need specific mobility support.
What should I bring to Lakelands Medical Centre?
Bring your Medicare card, pension or concession card if relevant, photo ID, medication list, allergy details, recent results, forms, referral letters and a payment card in case fees apply.
Final Patient Summary
Lakelands Medical Centre is a North Lakes QLD general practice at 1 Winn Street, corner Gregor Street West and Winn Street. Public details show appointment required, phone 07 3204 4766, weekday hours 8am–6pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. Billing is mixed, with bulk billing publicly listed for old age pensioners and children under 16. Use the official IPN page or phone reception for booking, and confirm fees before you visit.