Our Fees & Rebates

Bulk billing is available for your first general psychiatry appointment only - not for ADHD, ASD, review appointments or other services.

To qualify, you need all three:

1) You live in a regional or remote area (outside a major city);
2) A GP referral that specifically requests a one-off, bulk-billed assessment (item 291 or 92435); and
3) This item number hasn't been used in the past 12 months;

To check if your address qualifies: click here — enter your address and select the 2023 Modified Monash Model. If your result is MM2–MM7, you're in a qualifying area.

You don't have to figure this out on your own. Once we receive your referral from your GP, our team will match you with a specialist who is the right fit for your needs — taking into account your referral details, the area of concern, and availability. If you'd like to have a say in who you see, you're welcome to browse our specialists.

Cancellations within 48 hours of your booked appointment will incur a fee of $270. If you join your appointment 15 or more minutes late, it will be recorded as a no-show and the cancellation fee will apply.

For most appointments, we submit your Medicare claim automatically — you'll receive the rebate in your bank account within 2–3 business days. The amount depends on your appointment type and your Medicare history. If you've seen a psychiatrist in the last 12 months, your rebate may be lower than shown in our fee table, as Medicare limits how often certain rebates can be claimed. We strongly recommend checking your eligibility with Medicare before your appointment — you can do this online at servicesaustralia.gov.au or by calling Medicare on 132 011.

Each specialist at Dokotela sets their own fees within a range. The exact cost depends on which specialist you see and your appointment type. Our fees are set below AMA recommended rates

Payment requirements vary by appointment type and practitioner. For some bookings, full payment is required 7 days before your appointment, or immediately if booking within 7 days. If this applies, your card will be charged automatically.