Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul File, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Monterey, CA

  • NPI 1720195266
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23625 Holman Hwy
Monterey, CA 939405902
(831) 624-5311
fax (831) 625-4948
Mailing address
P O Box Hh, Business Development & Contracting
Monterey, CA 93942

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2023
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A61291

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720195266. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
820
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$113,471
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 356 348 $181
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 245 241 $125
93042 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 103 102 $7
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 65 65 $223
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 40 39 $74
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 11 11 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Monterey Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 122. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
137
Patients
136
Total drug cost
$630
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 34 34 $87
Cephalexin Generic 30 30 $250
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 21 21 $85
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 20 $108
Prednisone Generic 18 18 $36
Azithromycin Generic 14 13 $64

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul File's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul File practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Monterey, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul File practice?
Dr. Paul File practices at 23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA 939405902. Office phone: 8316245311.
What is Dr. Paul File's NPI?
Dr. Paul File's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720195266, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul File accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul File accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul File commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only (HCPCS 93042). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.