Patient Information & Appointments
Everything you need to know before your appointment at Penrith Specialist Group.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To ensure a comprehensive and smooth consultation, please bring the following items with you on the day:
Valid GP or Specialist Referral Letter
Required by Medicare for you to claim the specialist rebate. Standard GP referrals are valid for 12 months; specialist-to-specialist referrals are valid for 3 months.
Medicare, DVA & Private Health Insurance Cards
Please bring your physical or digital Medicare card, Pension or Concession card (if applicable), and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) card.
Comprehensive List of All Current Medications
Including prescription medicines, inhalers, eye drops, vitamins, and over-the-counter supplements. Bringing your actual medication boxes or Webster-pak is very helpful.
Previous Investigation Results & Imaging
Any prior ECGs, echocardiogram reports, CT scans, MRIs, blood test results, hospital discharge summaries, or previous specialist correspondence.
Fees & Medicare Rebates
Penrith Specialist Group operates as a private specialist medical practice. Consultation fees are payable on the day of your appointment.
• Medicare Rebates: We submit your Medicare claim electronically at reception so that your rebate is refunded directly into your registered bank account by Medicare within 24-48 hours.
• Concession Card Holders & DVA: Concessions may apply for valid Pensioner Concession Card holders. DVA Gold Card holders are fully bulk-billed for eligible covered consultations.
• Payment Methods: We accept EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, and direct debit. (No cash kept on premises).
Cancellation Policy
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice. This allows us to offer the consultation time to another patient on our priority waiting list.
Preparing for Your Scheduled Cardiac Test
Select the test you have been booked for to view a tailored checklist of what to do, what to bring, and what to expect on the day. Your selections are saved on this device so you can return to them as you get ready.
Step 1 — Select your scheduled test
Specialist Cardiology Consultation
A comprehensive specialist review of your cardiac history, symptoms and prior test results, followed by a physical examination and an individualised management plan.
Before Your Appointment
What to Bring
On the Day
This checklist is a general guide for the test selected. Please follow any specific instructions our reception team provides when booking. If you are unsure about medications (including beta-blockers) or preparation, call us on (02) 9456 9900. For urgent or life-threatening symptoms, call 000.
Location, Parking & Transit
Convenient access in the heart of Kingswood medical precinct.
Nepean Health Hub
Suite 304, Level 3, 13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood NSW 2747. Lift access from the ground-floor foyer directly to Level 3.
Parking Options
Limited free on-street parking along Barber Avenue and adjacent streets. Multi-deck paid hospital parking is located a 1-2 minute walk away.
Public Transport
Kingswood Train Station is approximately 700 metres away (an 8-10 minute level walk). Local buses stop along Derby and Somerset Streets.