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Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD

(Dr. Fred Steve Vernacchia, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (1982)

1100 Monterey Street Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 542-9700

Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD is affiliated with CALIFORNIA MANAGED IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP INC and SAN LUIS IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1100 Monterey Street Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 542-9700

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The center will continue to provide the same services with the same staff, and its founder, Dr. Fred Vernacchia, will serve as its medical director, French Hospital chief executive Alan Iftiniuk...”—"San Luis Diagnostic Center purchased by French Hospital owner", San Luis Obispo Tribune, May 2015

“Fred S. Vernacchia is a radiologist and medical director at San Luis Diagnostic Center.”—"Viewpoint: Know the facts about dense breasts", San Luis Obispo Tribune, October 2011

“Dr. Fred Vernacchia, a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, also took issue with the recommendations, saying that they are not only flawed because public health officials relied on outdated...”—"Don't delay getting a mammogram", San Luis Obispo Tribune, November 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2023

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In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD performed more CT bone density scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), neck imaging, women's imaging, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for CT bone density scan, face MRI, neck MRI, and orbit (eye socket) MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2012 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	377
aspiration	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	278
breast procedures	385
CT scan	729
diagnostic imaging	45
diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	128
excision	23
eye procedures	41
hip imaging	213
image guided procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	81
minor procedures	81
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	900
musculoskeletal imaging	588
neck imaging	190
open surgery	23
pelvic imaging	290
preventive care	298
spinal procedures	303
thoracic (chest) imaging	346
ultrasound (sonogram)	243
vascular procedures	97
women's imaging	388
X-rays	641

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2013 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	358
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	254
breast procedures	537
CT scan	823
diagnostic imaging	75
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	155
excision	23
eye procedures	26
hip imaging	211
image guided procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	50
minor procedures	50
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	899
musculoskeletal imaging	617
neck imaging	211
open surgery	23
pelvic imaging	277
preventive care	408
spinal procedures	320
thoracic (chest) imaging	350
ultrasound (sonogram)	235
vascular procedures	113
women's imaging	534
X-rays	744

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	652
Female	1460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1956
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	25
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1134
From 75 to 84	606
85 and over	183
Less than 65	189

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2014 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, X-rays and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	336
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	286
breast procedures	516
CT scan	807
diagnostic imaging	44
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	186
eye procedures	29
hip imaging	221
minimally invasive procedures	22
minor procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	840
musculoskeletal imaging	545
neck imaging	184
pelvic imaging	314
preventive care	452
spinal procedures	339
thoracic (chest) imaging	360
ultrasound (sonogram)	237
vascular procedures	103
women's imaging	549
X-rays	795

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	1417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1916
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1160
From 75 to 84	552
85 and over	185
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2015 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, X-rays and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	236
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	198
breast procedures	312
CT scan	524
diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	112
eye procedures	16
hip imaging	149
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	608
musculoskeletal imaging	325
neck imaging	115
pelvic imaging	191
preventive care	252
spinal procedures	243
thoracic (chest) imaging	307
ultrasound (sonogram)	178
vascular procedures	55
women's imaging	328
X-rays	487

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1172
Female	2244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3148
Black	0
Hispanic	144
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1922
From 75 to 84	940
85 and over	308
Less than 65	246

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2016 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan, X-rays and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	322
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	245
breast procedures	402
CT scan	688
diagnostic imaging	55
doctor visit	136
eye procedures	33
hip imaging	85
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	712
musculoskeletal imaging	267
neck imaging	164
pelvic imaging	277
preventive care	287
spinal procedures	306
thoracic (chest) imaging	340
ultrasound (sonogram)	256
vascular procedures	67
women's imaging	427
X-rays	496

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	1169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1585
Black	0
Hispanic	75
Asian	29
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	927
From 75 to 84	513
85 and over	167
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2017 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	276
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	220
breast procedures	688
CT scan	622
diagnostic imaging	89
doctor visit	103
hip imaging	60
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	448
musculoskeletal imaging	250
neck imaging	108
pelvic imaging	227
preventive care	473
spinal procedures	205
thoracic (chest) imaging	337
ultrasound (sonogram)	321
vascular procedures	38
women's imaging	718
X-rays	781

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	1328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1720
Black	0
Hispanic	85
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1041
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	142
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2021 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	80
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	53
breast procedures	734
CT scan	153
diagnostic imaging	66
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hip imaging	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	169
musculoskeletal imaging	119
neck imaging	16
pelvic imaging	69
preventive care	472
spinal procedures	113
thoracic (chest) imaging	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	247
women's imaging	734
X-rays	643

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	975

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1205
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	770
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	81
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA during 2022 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	348
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	139
breast procedures	1652
CT scan	465
diagnostic imaging	150
diagnostic procedures	16
gastrointestinal procedures	44
hip imaging	53
image guided procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	424
musculoskeletal imaging	289
neck imaging	67
pelvic imaging	270
preventive care	1022
spinal procedures	273
thoracic (chest) imaging	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	849
vascular procedures	56
women's imaging	1672
X-rays	1426

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	800
Female	2138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2644
Black	0
Hispanic	126
Asian	52
Other	103
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1583
From 75 to 84	1054
85 and over	216
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	14
Dementia	2
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

abdominal imaging	291
aspiration	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	209
breast procedures	653
CT scan	601
diagnostic imaging	70
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	136
excision	23
eye procedures	29
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hip imaging	127
image guided procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	42
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	625
musculoskeletal imaging	375
neck imaging	131
open surgery	23
pelvic imaging	239
preventive care	458
spinal procedures	262
thoracic (chest) imaging	279
ultrasound (sonogram)	320
vascular procedures	75
women's imaging	668
X-rays	751

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	591
Female	1341

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	1771
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	80
Other	41

**Age**
75 to 84	583
85 and over	160
Less than 65	121
65 to 74	1067

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 1982. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (1982)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CALIFORNIA MANAGED IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP INC

SAN LUIS IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fred S. Vernacchia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$373 Biograph Horizon $336	MAGNETOM Lumina $37
GE Healthcare	$88 $88
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$20 PYLARIFY $20
IBA Molecular North America, Inc.	$20 $20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$15 ERBITUX $15
Other	$10 NeuraCeq $10

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$270
Food and Beverage	$256

Biography

Dr. Fred Vernacchia's specialty is diagnostic radiology. He attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine.

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