I provide comprehensive general practice care for people of all ages, from preventative health and routine check-ups to the management of ongoing medical and Mental Health conditions. My approach focuses on building long-term relationships with patients and supporting their health at every stage of life. This includes immunisations, chronic disease management, medication reviews, and care for older adults, with an emphasis on prevention, wellbeing, and personalised care.
Structured support for mental health concerns, including assessment and a personalised treatment plan.
Comprehensive check-ups focused on overall health, prevention, and early detection.
Coordinated care plan for managing long-term or chronic health conditions.
General practice consultations are billed according to Medicare time-based item numbers. The item number used depends on the complexity and length of the consultation, ensuring adequate time is available to address each patient’s concerns appropriately.
Common consultation types include:
Longer appointments are encouraged where appropriate to allow enough time for thorough assessment, discussion, and management planning.
Health assessments are available for a range of patients, including adults aged 45–49 who may be at increased risk of developing chronic disease, patients aged 75 years and over, individuals with an intellectual disability, and patients considered at high risk of diabetes.
These consultations focus on preventative care, identifying health risks early, reviewing medications, mobility, memory, lifestyle factors, and supporting long-term health and wellbeing.
For older patients, these assessments may also be used as part of driver’s licence medical reviews where appropriate. A practice nurse may be involved in completing parts of the assessment alongside Dr Capuano.
A Mental Health Care Plan is available for patients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, or other psychological difficulties.
This consultation involves discussing your current concerns, symptoms, supports, and treatment options, and may include referral to a psychologist or other mental health professional where appropriate.
Eligible patients may receive Medicare rebates for up to 10 psychology sessions per year under the plan.
GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements are designed for patients living with chronic or complex medical conditions requiring ongoing support and coordinated care.
These plans help organise treatment between your GP and other healthcare professionals involved in your care, such as physiotherapists, dietitians, podiatrists, psychologists, or other allied health providers.
Eligible patients may be able to access Medicare rebates for up to 5 allied health services per year. A practice nurse may also assist in preparing and reviewing these care plans.
Patients with an existing GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements may be eligible for regular review appointments, generally every 3 months.
These reviews help monitor progress, assess how current treatments and supports are working, and make adjustments to care plans where needed.
The aim is to ensure patients continue to receive appropriate support and coordinated care for their ongoing medical conditions. A practice nurse may also be involved in parts of the review process.
| Consultation Type | MBS Item | Fee | Medicare Rebate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Consultation (scripts, referrals, brief reviews) | 3 | $66.00 | $20.05 |
| Standard Consultation | 23 | $99.00 | $43.90 |
| Long Consultation (mental health, multiple or complex concerns) | 36 | $188.00 | $84.90 |
| Extended Consultation | 44 | $230.00 | $125.10 |
| Health Assessments | 705 | Bulk Billed | Fully Rebated |
| GP Management Plan | 965 | $256.55 | $156.55 |
| GP Management Plan Review | 967 | Bulk Billed | Fully Rebated |
| Mental Health Care Plan | 2715 | $188.00 | $106.20 |
The fees listed above are intended as a guide and may be subject to change over time. Patients are encouraged to confirm current fees with reception when booking appointments.
Consultation fees are determined by the complexity and duration of the appointment. While an appointment may initially be booked for a shorter consultation, a longer item number may be required if additional concerns are discussed or more time is needed to provide appropriate assessment and care. Where possible, longer appointments are recommended for multiple concerns, mental health discussions, developmental assessments, or more complex medical issues.
General practice appointments are held at SmartClinics Annandale in Townsville and can be booked by calling the practice or booking via hotdoc.
Dr Capuano offers mixed billing for her GP clinic. Children aged 4 and under will be bulk billed as well as some DVA patients. Children aged 5 and above as well as adults will be privately billed.
The GP clinic wait time is usually between 1-3 weeks although there are always on the day appointments for those who need it. For urgent appointments, please contact front desk however please keep in mind that these cannot always be facilitated.
