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- 1100 Monterey St, Suite 210, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
About Dr. Vernacchia
Fred S. Vernacchia, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in San Luis Obispo, CA. Medicare claims data shows Fred provided 1,134 services to 1,111 patients. The services billed most often include 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing, nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, and ct scan of chest without contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619047891.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 542-9700
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1100 MONTEREY ST SUITE 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,134 services · 1,111 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint | Procedure | 23350 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
302 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
87 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
61 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
51 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | Imaging | 75571 |
38 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in San Luis Obispo 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 3 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint 3
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Fred S. Vernacchia specialize in?
Fred S. Vernacchia is a radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Fred S. Vernacchia located?
Fred S. Vernacchia is listed at 1100 Monterey St Suite 210, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Fred S. Vernacchia's phone number?
The number on file is (805) 542-9700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Fred S. Vernacchia?
Fred S. Vernacchia's National Provider Identifier is 1619047891. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Fred S. Vernacchia have?
Fred S. Vernacchia has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Fred S. Vernacchia do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Fred S. Vernacchia performs procedures including injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint; reads or performs imaging such as 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing and nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Fred S. Vernacchia's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Fred S. Vernacchia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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