Changes to Medical Fees: From 1 July 2025

From 1 July 2025, Sport and Exercise Physicians in Australia will be recognised by Medicare

as consultant physicians. This means patients will receive a much higher rebate from

Medicare for consultations with Dr Greg Harris, and less out of pocket costs.

The fee for new consultations with Dr Harris will be between $260-$375, and the rebate from

Medicare will be between $150-$270.

Patients will require a valid medical referral from their GP (or another medical specialist) to

see Dr Harris.

GPs (and other medical specialists) can refer patients for complex musculoskeletal and

exercise-related conditions. Referrals will be reviewed to ensure that appointments are

booked for the appropriate length and at the soonest available time. Patients can also still be

referred for ultrasound-guided injections into most joints (not spinal or hips), usually within

1-2 weeks. This includes viscosupplements (Cingal or Durolane) and PRP.

Patients can still see our other Sport and Exercise Medicine doctors with or without a medical

referral, or with a referral from a physio/osteopath/chiropractor. Appointments with Dr Marta

Safavi and Dr Jai Sharma (from late July) can be booked online through our website, in

person or over the phone. Fees for new appointments with either Dr Safavi or Dr Sharma will

be $110, with a Medicare rebate of $38.

Dr Jai Sharma returns to Ballarat Sports Medicine

Ballarat Sports Medicine is overjoyed to advise that Dr Jai Sharma will be returning to consult

at Novar House, 109 Webster Street, Lake Wendouree.

Dr Sharma will be available one day per week, from mid-July onwards. Patients can see him

with or without a medical referral, or with a referral from a physio, osteopath or

chiropractor.