The Doctors Tikipunga

The Doctors Tikipunga Medical Centre

Welcome To Our Practice

The Doctors Tikipunga is a long-established general practice in Tikipunga, and we are proud to provide healthcare and advice to our local community. We have both female and male doctors available, ample parking, and wheelchair access. Several languages are spoken: Te Reo Māori, NZ Sign Language, and English. We are also proud to be Foundations Accredited.

If you have urgent needs, such as repeat medications, please get these filled before you leave your previous practice. Your first appointment here will likely be within 3-4 weeks after you complete your enrolment, and it will consist of two appointments: a 15-minute session with the nurse and a 30-minute consultation with the doctor. This consultation incurs a fee of $50. Thank you for your understanding.

We are taking bookings for flu vaccines. It’s free for people who meet the eligibility criteria. You can still get a flu vaccine if you’re not eligible for a funded one, for a small fee. 

Please call us at 09 435 2528 to book a flu vaccine.

Covid-19 Tests & Results
If you have Covid-19 symptoms or are a household contact of a positive case please phone us to arrange your test. Most testing is now done via Rapid Antigen Testing (RATs) with results available within 30mins. You will need to self-report your result via My COVID Record or by calling 0800 222 478 and pressing option 3. The majority of positive cases will be able to self-manage and required to follow current isolation rules. If you have concerns or if your symptoms are worsening, call us on 09 435 2528 or 111 in an emergency.

Certified Tests for Travel & Pre-Employment
We also offer certified proof of a negative COVID-19 RAT or PCR test result for international travel or pre-employment - visit our info page here

Managing a Positive Result
Click here for managing a positive result and your symptoms at home.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Request Covid Vaccine

Complete the online form, book through Book My Vaccine or phone us on 09 435 2528 for 5-11 year olds, standard vaccines and boosters.

Consults
Many consults are virtual (phone or video), with some in person. Phone 09 435 2528 to book and tell us if you have any Covid-19 symptoms. We will explain what to do when coming into the practice. Please wear a mask at all times.

How To Book An Appointment

For enrolled patients

Log in to your patient portal via The Doctors App on your phone or the desktop version. Once logged in, you can view available practitioners and appointments.

Please note: Booking through the app is available for enrolled patients only. If you don’t have a login, please create an account here. If you have just enrolled, please note that you won’t have access to The Doctors App until we have confirmed your enrolment via email. If you are unsure, please call us.

To Download ‘The Doctors App’ on your mobile:

1.    Scan the QR code below, or click on the Apple or Google Play buttons which will take you directly to the app store to download it.

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2.    Select ‘Create Account’ and enter the unique practice invite code: TIKI

3.    Enter your details. Please make sure your name, date of birth, and mobile number match the details you gave us when you enrolled with us. 
 

For casual patients

Please call us on 09 435 2528 to book an appointment.

Enrol With Us

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We warmly welcome new patients

When you enrol with us, some of the benefits include:

  • Reminders and recalls for important health management
  • Pay less to see the doctor than non-enrolled patients
  • Access to our online patient portal to book appointment, order repeat prescriptions and to view lab test results
  • There is more information here about why it’s great to be enrolled

Enrolling with us means you understand and accept our standard terms and conditions.

There’s no need to come into the clinic, you can enrol online - it’s secure and confidential. The online form will guide you and you will need to upload suitable identification.  

Enrol Online Here

Our enrolment capacity is currently limited.

We are operating on a one-in/one-out basis. Please contact the practice to join the waitlist. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Your healthcare is our highest priority, and we will reopen enrolments when we are able. Thank you for understanding.

If you need to speak to a GP, we can offer you an online consultation, usually on the same day. With The Doctors Online, you can book a casual appointment and connect with a doctor via phone or video call. Before you book, check our FAQs to make sure your health concerns are suitable for an online appointment - Book Here

 

Online Patient Portal

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Our patients use The Doctors App as their online patient portal, an easy-to-use tool designed to empower them to manage their healthcare conveniently.

About The Doctors App

  • Book and manage appointments quickly
  • Request repeat prescriptions
  • View lab test results
  • Access a summary of your health information
  • Easily connect with your general practice team
  • Secure login with passcode or facial recognition – no more forgetting usernames and passwords

The Doctors App is available for download on mobile devices and is also accessible via web browsers.

The Doctors App is now live - download today!

  • Book and manage appointments quickly
  • Request repeat prescriptions
  • View lab test results
  • A summary of your health information
  • Great way to connect with us, your general practice team
  • Passcode, touch/facial recognition – no more forgetting your username and password!

  1. It’s easy, scan this QR code to download or find ‘The Doctors’ on Google Play or the App Store

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  1. Select ‘create account’ and enter our special invite code: TIKI
  2. Enter your details – these must match what your practice holds on file

While The Doctors is best experienced on the app, it can also be accessed online. You can use the above invite code to create an account online.

Our Services

Hours

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Standard Hours

Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm for booked GP appointments

 If you have a medical emergency, call 111

 

Patient Fees

GP Consults - Enrolled Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $13.00 $13.00
18+ years $29.50 $19.50

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

GP Consults - Casual Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $45.00 $25.00
18+ years $85.00 $65.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

Nurse Consults - Enrolled Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $13.00 $13.00
18+ years $19.50 $19.50

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Additional services are ADDED ON to the nurse consultation charge as follows :

Blood Pressure Check $16.00
Injections $16.00
Smear $21.00
Spirometry $40
Dressing - small NON ACC $10, Dressing - large NON ACC $20
Depo Provera $20
Liquid Nitrogen $16
Pregnancy Test $18
Moca $20

Standalone Services offered by Nurses:

Travel Consult with a nurse $40
ECG 

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

Nurse Consults - Casual Patients

Age Standard
0-13 years FREE
14-17 years $25.00
18+ years $35.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Additional services are ADDED ON to the nurse consultation charge as follows :

Blood Pressure Check $16.00
Injections $16.00
Smear $21.00
Spirometry $40
Dressing - small NON ACC $10, Dressing - large NON ACC $20
Depo Provera $20
Liquid Nitrogen $16
Pregnancy Test $18
Moca $20

Standalone Services offered by Nurses:

Travel Consult with a nurse $40
ECG 

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

ACC Consults - Enrolled Patients

Age Standard
0-13 years FREE
14-17 years $13.00
18+ years $29.50

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

ACC Consults - Casual Patients

Age Standard CSC
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $45.00 $25.00
18+ years $85.00 $65.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

International Patients

Age GP Consult ACC Consult
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $50.00 $50.00
18+ years $85.00 $85.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

Prescriptions

Age Collecting From Practice
(Non Urgent)		 Urgent /
Same Day Request
0-13 years FREE FREE
14-17 years $10.00 $13.00
18+ years $18.50 $26.00

Prices effective from 1 July 2023

Read our Standard Payment Terms and Conditions here

Standard Payment Terms and Conditions

The Cost of Health Care in New Zealand

Healthcare in New Zealand is a mixture of free and subsidised services, where patients pay a fee to cover some of the costs of providing healthcare services.

Free and subsidised care is only available to New Zealand residents, with exceptions in some cases for visitors from countries like the UK and Australia where New Zealand have reciprocal agreements. Ask our reception team if you think you may be entitled to a funded service for your visit or have any other questions on our fees.

Useful Information About Fees at The Doctors

  • Payment is due the day of consultation or service - prior to your appointment.
  • Repeat prescriptions must be paid for before the prescription is issued or sent to a pharmacy.
  • All fees are based on a single appointment, extended consultations may incur additional charges. Fees may vary due to the time taken and materials used.
  • Medical consumables will be charged separately.
  • Weekends, afterhours and public holidays will incur additional fees
  • Accounts may only be set up with the approval of the Medical Centre Manager.
  • Accounts that are unpaid will be sent to Debt Collection. The debtor (patient) is responsible for all debt collection fees.
  • Normal consultation charges apply to Virtual or Phone Consultations.
  • Newly enrolled patients may require a double appointment for their first visit. A double appointment fee will apply.
  • Four hours cancellation notice for a booked appointment is required. Non-attendance will incur a normal consultation fee.
  • Our practice nurses are skilled professionals and there is a fee when you see them for advice or services.
  • If you have a Community Services Card, you may be eligible for a reduced consultation or prescription fee.
  • If not paid in full an additional $10.00 fee will be charged for all age groups

Our Team

We have a wide and diverse team spanning multiple disciplines including:

  • Doctors
  • Paramedics
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurses
  • Enrolled Nurses
  • Practice care assistants
  • Health Coaches
  • Health Improvement practitioners
  • Administrators
  • Receptionists
  • Telephonists

The team look forward to meeting you.

Latest News

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Feedback

If you have feedback or would like to discuss a concern you have with our service, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email (admin@paramounthealth.co.nz) or phone (09 435 2528). Your healthcare is our top priority, and we’re here to support you.

09 435 2528

Paramount Parade
Tikipunga
Northland 0112

admin@paramounthealth.co.nz

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Closed weekends and public holidays.