First Appointment at Entire Podiatry
What to expect
Comprehensive Foot Examination:
- Thorough assessment of your feet.
- Discussion of potential treatment options.
- Development of a personalised treatment plan.
Possible Same-Day Treatment:
- If time allows, treatment may begin the same day. This would include general foot care treatments such as a medipedi, callus and corn debridement, wart treatment and general nail care.
- More complex cases might require additional evaluation and a follow-up appointment which would be discussed with you at the initial consultation.
Checklist for Your First Appointment:
Referral Information:
If you have an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) referral, ensure it is made out to “Entire Podiatry” and not to individual practitioners. For Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) treatment, a D904 referral is required. For WorkCover, provide the claim number and your case manager’s details.
Symptom List:
Write down your symptoms and any questions you have.
Medication and Surgery List:
Note all medications and previous surgeries.
Medical Records:
Bring important medical documents and test results. This would include, but not limited to, x-rays, ultrasounds, CT Scans, MRIs and pathology reports.
Insurance Information:
Bring your health fund card or have your insurer’s app on your phone.
Special Needs:
Contact the clinic in advance if you have special needs.
Support Person:
Consider bringing a friend or family member if it would be helpful.
Relevant Footwear:
Bring the shoes you wear most regularly. If you have symptoms when you participate in particular activities then bring those shoes. For children, bring school shoes and sports shoes if applicable.
Special Equipment:
For ski/skate/snowboard and wakeboarding/water skiing assessments, bring your boots.
Nail Care:
Remove toenail polish, shellac, or artificial nails if your appointment involves toenail assessment or treatment.
Symptom Discussion:
Describe your symptoms, recent changes, and any allergies.
Pregnancy Information:
Inform your podiatrist if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
Other Treatments:
Let your podiatrist know if you are under the care of other doctors.
Insurance and Payment Information:
Insurance:
HICAPS facilities are available for claims through participating health funds. If your insurer is not listed, you must pay first and submit a manual claim.
Medicare:
Coverage is available for patients with an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) from their doctor. Ensure your doctor refers you to ‘Entire Podiatry’. We are a private billing practice and payment is required at the time of consultation. The Medicare rebate is $60.35, with funds typically transferred within 72 hours if Medicare has your bank details.
- Up to five appointments are covered per calendar year under the EPC.
- Check your EPC status and remaining allocated appointments to avoid additional fees.
- Medicare and private health insurance cannot be billed simultaneously for the same podiatry service. If additional services are being carried out, such as toenail surgery or orthotics, these items can be billed separately under private health insurance.
Payment Options:
- Cash or Debit
- Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard
How Much Will It Cost?
The cost will vary depending on the treatment required. Please read our page detailing the cost of different podiatry treatments.
How we take precautions for COVID-19
We would like to inform all of our valued clients at Entire Podiatry about the precautions we’re taking in each of our locations, due to COVID-19. The well being of our patients and staff has always been a high priority, so strict hygiene standards are something we enforce everyday throughout the year.
These standards include:
- Ensuring hand sanitiser (min 60% alcohol based) is readily available to all staff and patients
- Ensuring all staff are washing their hands with soap and water regularly and podiatrists pre- and post-treatment
- Being vigilant with hygiene standards ensuring all surfaces such as benches, floors, chairs, machines and products are cleaned regularly with a medical grade disinfectant spray
- Using disposable gloves and supplies for podiatry treatments
- All staff are following all mandatory guidelines relating to the use of autoclaves to sterilise instruments
Should you wish to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to contact our clinics.
We also offer a mobile podiatry service, should you prefer to have a podiatrist visit you in your own home.
