Active NPI 1669478723 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas F Varecka , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Minneapolis, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Varecka, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Minneapolis, MN. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1974, Dr. Varecka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 715 S 8TH ST.

Dr. Varecka maintains professional affiliations with Tria Orthopaedic Center Llc, Hennepin Healthcare System Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

715 S 8th St

Minneapolis, MN 554047530

Telephone 6128736963

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hennepin Healthcare System Inc Facility NPI 1598263493

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Minneapolis, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +26.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

59 Specialists

Practicing in Minneapolis, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

39.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Varecka (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Minneapolis Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$622.00	$160.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	19	$478.00	$115.14
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	24	15	$140.00	$33.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	13	$323.00	$92.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$200.00	$61.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$338.00	$88.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$475.00	$118.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	31	23	$128.00	$37.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	18	$192.00	$63.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	25	$312.00	$85.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$386.00	$108.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	100	17	$1.00	$0.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	45	$179.00	$55.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	23	$183.00	$65.76
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	31	19	$117.00	$37.50
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$233.00	$72.25
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	28	14	$130.00	$36.06
26055 Incision of tendon covering	22	16	$2624.00	$543.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$292.00	$89.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$359.00	$109.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$125.00	$35.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	114	16	$1.00	$0.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	61	45	$145.00	$54.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	22	$174.00	$66.75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	34	24	$111.00	$37.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	33	33	$242.00	$73.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$178.00	$48.49
26055 Incision of tendon covering	15	14	$2499.00	$588.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	108	16	$1.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	51	$223.53	$75.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	30	$170.00	$51.09
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	28	13	$101.00	$35.28
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$228.48	$75.63
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$174.00	$50.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	77	14	$1.00	$0.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	33	$161.56	$50.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	35	$126.00	$42.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	44	44	$214.16	$74.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	41	$204.73	$72.23
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	41	18	$92.00	$30.94
26055 Incision of tendon covering	34	22	$1044.45	$238.94
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	24	13	$101.00	$36.61
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$166.12	$49.80
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	13	$1336.46	$420.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	64	11	$1.00	$0.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	31	$121.00	$43.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	30	$153.87	$50.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	30	$197.81	$70.49
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	30	18	$86.00	$31.73
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	22	22	$204.55	$73.86
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	14	$1252.56	$401.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$158.21	$49.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	40	$110.00	$49.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	19	$114.00	$42.37
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$192.90	$73.46
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$106.00	$48.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$183.38	$71.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-05

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 22452

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hennepin Healthcare System Inc

701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554151623

Tria Orthopaedic Center Llc

8100 Northland Dr, Bloomington, MN 554314800

Phone: 9528318742

Hennepin Healthcare System Inc

701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 554151623

Phone: 6128736963

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 05, 2025

Registered at 715 S 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554047530 (Tel: 6128736963)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 05, 2025

Registered at 701 PARK AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554151623 (Tel: 6128733000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 05, 2025

Recorded as THOMAS VARECKA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 05, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #22452 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2805 CAMPUS DR, STE 425, PLYMOUTH, MN 554412680 (Tel: 7633830770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2805 CAMPUS DR, STE 425, PLYMOUTH, MN 554412680 (Tel: 7633830770)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS VARECKA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #22452 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669478723

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2005

Last Update: November 05, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

701 Park Ave

Minneapolis, MN 554151623

Phone: 6128733000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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