Can I Visit a Podiatrist Without a Referral?

Absolutely: you do NOT need a referral to see a podiatrist at Leading Health Podiatry in Modbury. Most patients book directly with us when they experience foot or heel pain, an ingrown toenail, flat feet, ankle issues, or any concern affecting how they walk or move.

While you don’t need a referral, there are several ways to fund your podiatry appointment, depending on your situation. Here’s a simple breakdown.

1. Private Paying (Out of Pocket)

You can book directly and pay privately for your appointment.
No paperwork, no referral, just fast access to expert podiatry care.

2. Private Health Insurance (HICAPS On-the-Spot Rebates)

If you have private health extras that include podiatry, we swipe it instantly through HICAPS.

Why choose us?
Leading Health Podiatry Modbury is a Bupa Members First preferred podiatry clinic, meaning higher rebates and lower out-of-pocket costs for Bupa members.

3. NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)

If you’re an NDIS participant, you can use your NDIS funding for podiatry if you’re:

• Self-managed, or

• Plan-managed

We simply send your invoice to your plan manager or process it with you directly.

4. Support at Home (formerly Home Care Package)

If you receive aged-care support under the Support at Home program, your podiatry care can be fully funded.

Requirements:

• A referral is needed from your Support at Home provider (formerly your Home Care Package provider)

• We invoice your provider directly, with no out-of-pocket cost to you

This is perfect for clients needing regular foot care, mobility support, or chronic foot condition management.

5. WorkCover / ReturnToWorkSA

For foot or lower-limb work-related injuries, your podiatry treatment can be covered by ReturnToWorkSA.

Your appointments are invoiced directly to ReturnToWorkSA; no out-of-pocket cost to you once your claim is approved.

6. Medicare GP Care Plan (Bulk Billed)

If your GP sets up a Chronic Disease Management Plan, you may be eligible for up to 5 Medicare-funded podiatry visits per calendar year.

At Leading Health Podiatry Modbury, these appointments are fully bulk billed: you pay nothing.

7. DVA Gold or White Cards

If you hold a:

• DVA Gold Card – All podiatry treatment is covered.

• DVA White Card – Treatment is covered for approved foot conditions.

All DVA consults are bulk billed with no out-of-pocket cost.

Book Your Podiatry Appointment Today

Whether you’re paying privately or accessing one of the above funding options, you can book directly- no referral needed.

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Leading Health Podiatry Modbury: your trusted foot and ankle experts.