What a visit costs.

Cairns West is a mixed-billing practice. Here are the fees for the most common appointments, and what Medicare pays back.

Download the fee list (PDF)

Who is bulk billed

These patients are bulk billed:

Pensioners
Veterans
Health Care Card holders
Children under 16

Dr Anthony Abubo bulk bills all patients, whatever your age or card.

With the other doctors, everyone else is billed privately. The Medicare Safety Net protects you from large out-of-pocket costs.

Please talk to reception about billing when you make your appointment.

GP fees

For patients who are billed privately.

Standard consult

A GP appointment of less than 20 minutes

You pay on the day: $96.00
Medicare rebate: −$43.90
Your cost after the rebate: $52.10

Long consult

A GP appointment of at least 20 minutes

You pay on the day: $137.00
Medicare rebate: −$84.90
Your cost after the rebate: $52.10

Extended consult

A GP appointment of at least 40 minutes

You pay on the day: $178.00
Medicare rebate: −$125.10
Your cost after the rebate: $52.90

Iron infusion

If you don’t hold a concession or DVA card

You pay on the day: $137.00
Medicare rebate: −$84.90
Your cost after the rebate: $52.10

Mirena (IUD) insertion

Inserting a Mirena intrauterine device

You pay on the day: $179.55
Medicare rebate: −$79.55
Your cost after the rebate: $100.00

Psychologist fees

Psychology is strictly private billing. These fees are for patients with a GP Mental Health Care Plan, which brings the Medicare rebate. About counselling with Sari Szekely.

First appointment

Focused psychological strategies, 60 minutes

You pay on the day: $170.00
Medicare rebate: −$98.95
Your cost after the rebate: $71.05

Later appointments

Focused psychological strategies, 60 minutes

You pay on the day: $160.00
Medicare rebate: −$98.95
Your cost after the rebate: $61.05

Cancellations

If you can’t come, please tell reception as soon as you know.

GP appointments

Cancelling with less than 24 hours’ notice, arriving late, or not coming at all may incur a non-refundable cancellation fee.

Psychology appointments

Appointment times are limited, so the psychologist asks for at least 48 hours’ notice.

More than 48 hours’ notice: No fee
24 to 48 hours’ notice: 50% of the session fee
Less than 24 hours’ notice: 100% of the session fee
Not attending, without notice: 100% of the session fee

In unforeseen circumstances the fee may be waived, at the psychologist’s discretion. With reasonable notice, you can reschedule to a time that suits you.

Reports for solicitors and insurers

Medical reports for solicitors and insurance companies are only written with the appropriate consent, and are paid for up front.

Questions about a fee?

Reception can explain any fee when you book. Or book online now.

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