Christmas Holidays Closer Notice:
OUR CLINIC WILL BE CLOSED during Christmas Holidays ~ From 25th December 2024 to 1st January 2025 (Dr Gagan & Raj Rajpal will return to work on 6th January 2025)Please contact the practice for appointments on 07 4243 3534 or you can book online with HotDoc.
Please call us for long appointments.
For appointments that require a Nurse such as dressings, removal of sutures, immunisations, procedures and medicals, you will need to contact the practice on 07 4243 3534 to make the booking.
Public Holidays: Our Clinic will be Closed during All Public Holidays.
Please make sure requests for scripts, referrals, etc are asked for in advance.
Please contact House Call Doctors during that time if After Hours Care is needed. Ph: 135566.
COVID-19 Alert: If you have any respiratory symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, headache, cough or shortness of breath, please do not attend the medical centre. You may contact the practice on 07 4243 3534 and arrange a Telehealth appointment if you have previously seen one of our Doctors face to face within the past 12 months.
Cancellations: A fee of $40 will be charged if you do not contact us to cancel at least 4 hours prior to your appointment.
This allows us time to arrange an appointment for other patients. Thank you.
COVID-19 Vaccines are now available. Please contact the clinic for an appointment.
Walk-ins
Walk-ins welcome at this time.
Medical Students
Occasionally our general practice will be providing support to doctors in training and you may have a medical student sitting in and participating in your consultation. You will always be told if the student will be present prior to your consultation and given the opportunity to refuse.
Emergencies
Please phone 000 for all emergencies.
The nearest hospital is Cairns Hospital:
(Emergency department open 24 hours)
165 The Esplanade, Cairns OLD 4870
Ph: 07 4226 0000
For After Hours GP Service contact House Call Doctor on 13 55 66.
Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am (Bookings from 6pm)
Sat: From 12pm through to Sunday (Bookings 12pm)
Sun: All day / Public Holidays: 24 hours
Medicare General Enquiries: Ph: 132011 (24 hours)
Translating & Interpreting Service (TIS National): Ph: 131450
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Fees and Billing
Our Medical Centre will bulk bill the following;
- Children 16 years old and under.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Pension Card/Health Care Card/Veterans’ Affairs Card holders
There is a fee for private patients to be paid on the day of the visit by cash, credit Card or EFPTOS.
Your Medicare rebate will be processed online to provide quick payment back into your bank account.
| Consultation (Determined by GP) | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief | $40 | $19.60 | $20.40 |
| Standard | $85 | $42.85 | $42.15 |
| Long | $130 | $82.90 | $47.10 |
| Prolonged | $165 | $122.15 | $42.85 |
| After Hours | $95 | $53.65 | $41.35 | Telehealth (telephone) | $85 | $42.85 | $42.15 |
Additional fees may apply for procedures.
APPOINTMENT CANCELLATION POLICY:
A fee of $40 will be charged if you do not contact us to cancel at least 4 hours prior to your appointment.
This allows us time to arrange an appointment for other patients. Thank you.
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