Consultations and Fees
Consultations extending beyond 60 & 30 minutes respectively will incur an additional $50 charge per 15 minutes
Initial Consultation
60 mins (approx)
$270
- Thorough medical assessment including family medical history, medical history, previous medical investigations, current medical conditions, biochemical analysis, anthropometry, current medications, and nutritional supplements
- Clinical assessment including appetite, gastrointestinal health, physical activity levels
- Comprehensive needs assessment – previous nutrition education, relevant personal information including your home situation, your viewpoint, and your goals
- Full dietary assessment – usual food intake, dietary patterns, likes and dislikes, food allergies and intolerances, specific dietary requirements, food access situation, current nutrient intake and requirements
Review consultation
30 mins (approx)
$140
- Medical review including new medical conditions, any changes to biochemistry, anthropometry, medications, and nutritional supplements
- Clinical review including changes to appetite, gastrointestinal health, physical activity levels
- Personal information review including changes to your home situation, viewpoint, and goals
- Dietary intake review including current dietary intake, effectiveness of adjustments (if applicable), and revision of nutrient requirements (if applicable)
- Dietary education and ongoing recommendations to suit your needs and reduce your risk of health complications
Payment of consultation fees
Payment is due at the time of the appointment and will occur automatically following the appointment. Melbourne Dietetics Clinic accepts payment by Visa, Mastercard, & EFT.
Medicare and Private Health Cover rebates
Melbourne Dietetics Clinic is a private practice and not a bulk billing service. Medicare and Private Health Cover rebates are available for eligible patients. In these circumstances, the full consultation fee is payable at the time of the appointment and we submit the Medicare claim on your behalf at this time. Medicare will process the claim within 24 hours.
Patients are eligible for the Medicare rebate ($60.80 per consultation) if your GP provides a referral and GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP), previously referred to as an Extended Patient Care (EPC) Plan. These plans are available to patients with a chronic health condition including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or a gastrointestinal condition. Your GP coordinates these plans.
Some Health Insurance Policies cover part of our consultation fee, depending on extras included in individual policies. Rebates vary among Insurers so check with your insurance provider to see if you are eligible for such rebates.