Quick answers
- Does William J. Paule accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William J. Paule accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does William J. Paule see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 135 services for William J. Paule. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William J. Paule's NPI number?
- 1750318432. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for William J. Paule, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 135 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)118 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol56%
- Anxiety53%
- Arthritis47%
- Depression47%
Practice locations
Addresses where William J. Paule is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2320 Bath St, Suite 201Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 324‑8336
- 628 W Micheltorena StSanta Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963‑1546
- 915 N Milpas StSanta Barbara, CA 93103 (805) 963‑1641
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William J. Paule as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other addiction medicine doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750318432 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians