Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Abhijit Bidwai FRANCGP Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Abhijit Bidwai FRANZCP is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a keen interest in Youth Mental Health. Dr. Bidwai is passionate about exploring and understanding patients’ problems, providing holistic care and helping along their journey to recovery.
Referrals accepted as below :
- ADHD ( 15 to 30 years age group only )
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood Disorders – Depression and
- Bipolar Affective DisorderSchizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Dual Disabilities (Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Diagnosis)
- Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderBorderline Personality
- 291& 293 assessments
- TAC patients accepted
Referrals not accepted –
- Due to time constraints, I am unable to complete Autism Assessments, as they require time and multiple assessments.
- Addiction issues, including benzo or opioid addictions. They are best managed by an Addiction Psychiatrist.
Psychiatrist Billing Item Numbers For Dr Abhijit Bidwai:
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Item Number |
Total Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Out of pocket
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Item 296 Initial assessment for ongoing care |
530 |
247.25 |
282.75 |
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Item 291: One-off consultation for opinion and management |
650 |
429.85 |
220.15 |
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Item 293: Review of Item 291 consultation within 12 months |
500 |
268.75 |
231.25 |
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Item 302: Follow-up for 15 to 30 minutes |
230 |
82.15 |
147.85 |
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Item 304: Follow up for 30 to 45 minutes. |
280 |
126.4 |
153.6 |
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Item 306: Follow-up for 45 to 75 minutes |
375 |
174.75 |
200.25 |
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Item 308: Follow-up for more than 75 minutes |
480 |
202.45 |
277.55 |
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Item 91838: Telephone review of the patient for 15 to 30 minutes |
125 |
82.15 |
42.75 |
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Family interviews (Time Based) |
$55 |
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Process :
- Email all referrals to [email protected] . These will be sent to Dr Abhijit Bidwai for approval. Once approved we will contact you.
- Pre-payment is required in full at time of booking.
- For cancellations, we request that you contact the clinic atleast 72 hrs prior to your appointment time so we can offer the appointment to another client on the waitlist and try to accommodate you as best as we can.
- Medicare Rebate for you will be submitted after the appointment. It is your responsibility to provide us with updated Medicare details and a valid GP referral for the Medicare rebate to be successful.
- Patients without a Medicare Card or services/assessments where a Medicare rebate is not applicable, the patients will be required to pay private fees. It is the responsibility of the patient to keep their Medicare details updated with us and be informed of the balance on their card.