Neerim South Medical Centre is now a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice
Our Medicare Bulk Billing Practice bulk bills eligible GP services, including:
GP consultations
Chronic condition management plans and reviews
Mental health treatment plans
Health assessments.
Flu Vaccinations
2026 flu vaccines will be available soon (Government and Private). Private flu Vaccines: $15.
Free under the National Immunisation Program for:
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people (6 months+)
Children (6 months – under 5 years)
Pregnant women (any stage)
Individuals 65+
Those 6 months+ with medical conditions
Flu vaccines are given in our immunisation clinic throughout the week. Consultation: Bulk billing available for eligible patients.
Shingles Vaccinations
Shingles Vaccine (SHINGRIX) is available for free, if you are over the age of 65. Two doses of Shingrix are required 2 - 6 months apart.
Covid-19 Vaccinations & Boosters Available
Pfizer Comirnaty JN.1 is available and recommended for everyone over 65 years.
People aged 18 years and above who are immunocompromised are recommended a booster covid dose.
Please discuss eligibility or any questions with your doctor or visit www.health.gov.au for eligibility criteria.
Q Fever Vaccinations Available
Neerim South Medical Centre has partnered with GippsDairy to offer subsidised Q Fever testing and vaccinations to the community.
The subsidised program is available to:
Dairy farm owners
Dairy farm employees
Individuals who share or lease a dairy farm
To participate, please register your interest with GippsDairy using the link below:
Q Fever Registration Link
For further information, please contact our reception on (03) 5628 1302.
MyMedicare
From October 1st 2023 MyMedicare is now open for voluntary patient registration.
MyMedicare is a voluntary patient registration model aiming to formalise the relationships between GPs and their patients.
For more information please select the following link: MyMedicare Information LINK
Neerim South Medical Centre is a fully-accredited general medical practice. We offer a wide-range of medical services with a focus family medicine, including children’s health, women's health, men's health, minor surgical procedures and Telehealth phone consultations. The practice has on-site pharmacy and pathology and has strong links with the local district hospital and visiting medical specialists. We are a mixed-billing practice and bulk-bill healthcare card holders, pensioners, children 15 years and under. We also provide 24/7 emergency care for our regular patients.
12 Month Medicare Telehealth Rule
There is a Medicare requirement that a patient must attend an in person clinic consultation in the last 12 months to be eligible for a rebate or bulk billed Telehealth consultation. You will be notified when booking a Telehealth consultation through reception if you do not meet this requirement. Limited exceptions apply.
General Practitioners
Dr Stephen Jedynak
Dr Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Dr Archana Vishwanatham
Dr Priyadharshini Som
Dr Somasundaram Hariharan
Dr Megha Choudhary
Dr Michaela Rutherford
Services
Family medicine
Children’s health, including immunisations
Women’s health, including cervical screening tests
Men’s health
Skin checks
Health assessments
Preventative health
Minor surgical procedures
Travel health
Aged care
Mental health
Chronic disease management
Work-place and insurance medicals
On-site pharmacy
On-site pathology
Services for Regional Residential Aged Care Facilities
Onsite Pathology hours Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 12pm
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
After-hours care
We provide 24/7 emergency care for our regular patients, including in-patients at Neerim Health and residents of local Nursing Homes.
Clinic Fees
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice.
Our Medicare Bulk Billing Practice bulk bills eligible GP services, including:
GP consultations
Chronic condition management plans and reviews
Mental health treatment plans
Health assessments.
Fees may apply for non-eligible services, including:
Overseas visitors or patients without a Medicare number
Skin excisions and biopsies
Iron infusions
Vaccines
Non-MBS services
For more information, please ask reception staff.
Work Cover Please note: Fees may apply for initial consultations related to new Work Cover claims.
When booking a new WorkCover appointment, please advise our staff of the nature of your consultation so the appointment can be booked appropriately.
Extenuating Circumstances
If you have extenuating circumstances, please discuss these with your medical practitioner.
85-87 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
Transfer of Medical Records
A $25 fee applies for the transfer of patient records to another clinic. This fee covers admin time to access and collate health records and any postage. Please note an additional fee per page may apply for printed copies requested.
Phone
03 5628 1302
ABN
24 606 203 436
Email
staff@nsmc.net.au
