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GP consultations at private clinics in Singapore typically run S$25–60 per visit, with follow-up visits on the lower end and acute or complex consultations on the higher end. On top of the consultation fee, expect to pay separately for any investigations (blood panel S$60–200, X-ray S$80–150), prescription medications, and procedures such as wound dressing or minor excision. GST applies on private medical services. MediSave can offset selected outpatient costs under the MediSave 500 withdrawal limit (S$500 per year for general outpatient use), or up to S$700/year under the Chronic Disease Management Programme for eligible conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and lipid disorders. Confirm the exact consultation fee with the clinic directly, as pricing varies by doctor and complexity. See the full GP & 24-Hour Clinics cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate GP clinic must hold an MOH Healthcare Services Licence under the Healthcare Services Act — verifiable on the MOH licensee directory at moh.gov.sg. Every practising doctor must also be on the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) public register at smc.gov.sg, where you can confirm registration status, any specialist accreditation, and disciplinary history. No licences are listed in this directory profile for Bethesda Medical Toa Payoh, so patients are strongly advised to verify both the clinic's MOH licence and the consulting doctor's SMC entry directly before attending. Neither the clinic licence nor the doctor's SMC registration alone is sufficient — both should be confirmed. If the clinic participates in the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) or is a Screen for Life partner, this also appears on the MOH and Agency for Integrated Care directories and is a useful secondary trust signal.

MediSave can be used for outpatient GP visits under the MediSave 500 withdrawal limit (S$500/year for general outpatient) or up to S$700/year under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP), which covers hypertension, diabetes, lipid disorders, stroke, asthma, COPD, and selected other chronic conditions. Confirm with the clinic whether the consulting doctor is a CDMP-accredited provider, as only accredited providers can facilitate MediSave claims for chronic disease management. Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) layered on MediShield Life generally cover hospitalisation and day surgery rather than routine GP visits, though some riders extend partial coverage to outpatient specialist consultations. For any planned procedure — even a minor one — request a written financial counselling estimate splitting insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket cost before proceeding. Skipping this step is the most common reason patients are surprised by their final bill.