Francis Vento, MD
NPI 1518352020 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francis Vento, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1518352020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518352020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39324 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,483 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 578 | $115 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 570 | $48 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 289 | $33 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 283 | $26 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 149 | $99 |
| Diagnostic Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Unilateral Or Bilateral (list Separately in Addition to 77065 Or 77066)G0279 | 148 | $44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 18 13th Ave NeHickory, NC 28601-3748Phone: (828) 322-2644Fax: (828) 327-2235
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-01
- Last updated
- 2024-07-31
- Certified
- 2024-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francis Vento's NPI number?
- Francis Vento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518352020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francis Vento's specialty?
- Francis Vento is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francis Vento located?
- Francis Vento's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908.
- What is Francis Vento's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francis Vento is (843) 792-9729.
- Does Francis Vento accept Medicare?
- Francis Vento is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francis Vento's NPI active?
- Yes — Francis Vento's NPI (1518352020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.