HECTOR JESUS VARELA CRNA
NPI 1760665194
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Safford, AZ

Active since December 07, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
81.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 S 20TH AVE, SAFFORD, AZ 85546(928) 348-4010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Hector Jesus Varela Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HECTOR JESUS VARELA CRNA (NPI 1760665194) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Safford, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (CRNA0555) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. He is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760665194
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameHECTOR JESUS VARELACredential: CRNA
Location Address1600 S 20TH AVESafford, AZ 85546-4011
Mailing Address4570 N Paseo De Los CerritosTucson, AZ 85745-9284 · (520) 743-7531
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2007
✔ NPI 1760665194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · CRNA0555
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1600 S 20TH AVE, Safford, AZ 85546

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Hector Jesus Varela Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092896647
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080417000701

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Hector Varela reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 264 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7566 N LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
8273 GRAND RIVER RD STE 210
Brighton, MI 48114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 370 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for x-ray on heart vessels and chambers 01920
Anesthesia for X-ray on heart vessels and chambers is a process where medication is given to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. This allows doctors to clearly view your heart's structure and function, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85546 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.2

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacist
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Physician Assistant
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Physician Assistant
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Emergency Medicine
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
Otolaryngology
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1600 S 20TH AVE
SAFFORD, AZ 85546

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Hector Varela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Varela is 1760665194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2007.

Where is Hector Varela located?

Hector Varela practices at 1600 S 20th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546. The listed phone number is (928) 348-4010.

What is Hector Varela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Hector Varela enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Varela is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Hector Varela's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hector Varela reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ias Arizona PLLC (Tucson, AZ), Professional Anesthesia Services LLC (Tucson, AZ) and Anesthesia Partners & Management LLC (Brighton, MI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Hector Varela's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hector Varela accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Hector Varela as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Varela was last updated on December 7, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.