JENNIFER MARIE HOOK VARELLA BARCA PA-C
NPI 1780930339
Physician Assistant in Saint Paul, MN

Active since August 01, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
310 SMITH AVE N STE 330, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102(651) 241-6800(651) 241-6850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 3, 2022, Sep 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jennifer Marie Hook Varella Barca Pa-c NPPES

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

JENNIFER MARIE HOOK VARELLA BARCA PA-C (NPI 1780930339) is an individual physician assistant in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (11261) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780930339
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER MARIE HOOK VARELLA BARCACredential: PA-C
Location Address310 SMITH AVE N STE 330Saint Paul, MN 55102-2383
Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (612) 262-4400
Fax(651) 241-6850
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2022
NPI 1780930339 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MN · 11261
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 1788 (MN)
310 SMITH AVE N STE 330, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jennifer Marie Van Hecke Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Marie Hook Varella Barca Pa-c 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 ID6305061821
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140625001737
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240057
Location800 East 28th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55407 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55102 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

83.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.31

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Plastic Surgery
310 SMITH AVE N STE 330
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Plastic Surgery
310 SMITH AVE N STE 330
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

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 Jennifer Hook Varella Barca's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Hook Varella Barca is 1780930339. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2012. The provider is also known as Jennifer Marie Van Hecke Pa-C.

Where is Jennifer Hook Varella Barca located?

Jennifer Hook Varella Barca practices at 310 Smith Ave N Ste 330, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The listed phone number is (651) 241-6800.

What is Jennifer Hook Varella Barca's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Jennifer Hook Varella Barca enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Hook Varella Barca 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.

What insurance does Jennifer Hook Varella Barca accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list Jennifer Hook Varella Barca 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.

Is Jennifer Hook Varella Barca affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Hook Varella Barca is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Hook Varella Barca was last updated on May 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.