Delivering the professional podiatric services of accredited podiatrist Valerie C Dobie conveniently located at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre in Oaklands Park, South Australia.      
Delivering the professional podiatric services of accredited podiatrist Valerie C Dobie conveniently located at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre in Oaklands Park, South Australia. HICAPS - Fast claims on the spot from your health fund
   
  Delivering the professional podiatric services of accredited podiatrist Valerie C Dobie conveniently located at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre in Oaklands Park, South Australia.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT PODIATRY

Do I require a referral?

Will Medicare cover my visit?

What is Medicare Easyclaim?

What is the difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist?

What is the HICAPS electronic health claiming and payments system?

 

Do I require a referral?

No* You can make an appointment directly with the podiatrists.

*Exceptions Your Doctor's referral is required for

  • Department of Veterans Affairs'
  • Enhanced Primary Care (Team Care Arrangements)
  • Workcover

Will Medicare cover my visit?

Under certain conditions Medicare will pay a benefit towards your treatment e.g. when your doctor implements a care plan with the podiatrist as part of the team.
(Please note: Strict conditions apply to Medicare referrals).

What is Medicare Easyclaim?

Patients can use Medicare Easyclaim to claim their Medicare rebate once their account is settled, and have their Medicare rebate paid into their bank account. (Please note: Strict conditions apply to Medicare referrals).

What is the difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist?

There is no difference between a podiatrist and chiropodist in Australia. The two terms are interchangeable, although Podiatrist has been the preferred name from around the mid 1970's and the term Chiropodist was gently abandoned.

What is the HICAPS electronic health claiming and payments system?

HICAPS is an electronic health claiming and payments system that lets you finalise your claim from your health fund before you leave the practice immediately after your consultation. This means you no longer have to make a separate trip to your private health fund branch to lodge your claim or send your claim via the post. Marion Podiatry participate in the HICAPS service. For further information about HICAPS please visit the HICAPS web site at www.hicaps.com.au or view this information brochure.





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