Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Francis Vento, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · General Practice Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1518352020
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 97.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-9729
Additional location
18 13Th Ave Ne
Hickory, NC 286013748
(828) 322-2644
fax (828) 327-2235
Mailing address
96 Jonathan Lucas St # Msc323
Charleston, SC 294258900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 31, 2024
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2021-02274 · South Carolina #39324

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518352020. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,363
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$138,987
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
77067 Screening mammography 524 524 $35
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 521 521 $28
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 262 227 $8
77067 Screening mammography 206 206 $118
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 201 201 $49
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 186 182 $28
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 168 164 $10
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 143 140 $37
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 89 88 $45
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 87 85 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 39 peers in Charleston Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $25.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Francis Vento's medical specialty?
Dr. Francis Vento practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Francis Vento practice?
Dr. Francis Vento practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437929729.
What is Dr. Francis Vento's NPI?
Dr. Francis Vento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518352020, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Francis Vento accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Francis Vento accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Francis Vento commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Screening mammography (HCPCS 77067); Screening 3d breast mammography (HCPCS 77063); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.