Fees
Bookings
Bookings can be made via our Patient Portal. If you are booking for a child please name the child on the appointment. Onsite, phone or video consult can be requested. Otherwise call reception on (09) 520 5060 (Epsom Medical Centre) or (09) 623 6234 (Eden Epsom Medical Centre).
Standard consultation fees apply for all face-to-face, telephone and video consultations.
Consultation Fees
| Enrolled | CommunityCard Medical/ACC | No CSC Medical | No CSC ACC |
| Under 14 yrs | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| 14-17 yrs | $13.50 | $63.00 | $61.00 |
| 18-24 yrs | $20.00 | $69.00 | $68.00 |
| 25-64 yrs | $20.00 | $74.00 | $72.00 |
| 65+ yrs | $20.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
The first consultation will be charged at the un-enrolled price if the funding has not been made available by Ministry of Health. Subsequent consultations will be at the funded price.
Maternity Care - Free until 13 weeks
Childhood Scheduled Immunisations - Free
The above fees are for a standard 15minute consultation. Extra fees apply for referral letters, extended consultations, dressings, nursing time and material used.
A standard consultation does not include medicals of any kind, well child checks, travel consultations, multiple medical problems or minor surgery.
MISSED APPOINTMENTS will be charged a consultation fee if cancelled less than 2 hours before the appointment.
This applies to children as well. A missed appointment with the nurse may also be charged.
A $15 surcharge applies to Saturday appointments for clients 6 years of age and over.
Casual patient fees for those eligible for NZ healthcare funding
| With Community Service Card | Without Community Service Card | |
| Under 6 yrs | $50.00 | $59.00 |
| 6-17 yrs | $59.00 | $65.00 |
| 18-64 yrs | $90.00 | $110.00 |
| 65+ yrs | $90.00 | $110.00 |
The above fees are for a standard 15 minute consultation. Additional fees and missed appt fee information as above.
Fees for patients not entitled to NZ healthcare funding
$150.00 for all age groups.
The above fees are for a standard 15minute consultation. Additional fees and missed appt fee information as above.
NOTE: Eligibility for NZ Healthcare Funding can be reviewed through the Ministry of Health website (www.health.govt.nz)
Payment Policy
Payment is requested at the time of consultation. We accept cash or EFTPOS .
The receptionist can process Southern Cross Easyclaim for you. This new facility means we will bill directly to Southern Cross and you will not need to claim a refund.
Internet banking can be made to
Nexus Care Ltd - Ref: Epsom Medical - A/C: ANZ 06-0145-0827527-01
Nexus Care Ltd - Ref: Eden Epsom Medical - A/C: ANZ 06-0145-0827527-00
Please include your full name and/or invoice number.
If your account remains unpaid within 7 days of the service being provided a $10 account fee may be added.
Repeat Prescriptions
Please be aware repeat prescriptions can take up to 48hrs to be ready. If you are needing a prescription urgently please phone the practice and inform the receptionist or nurse. An extra fee may apply.