Preliminary ASM Participants
156 clinicians in Alabama
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—2.4% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 34% are in small practices.
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On the list? Plan as if you're in—review your episode cost data and begin building collaborative care arrangements. Not on the list? If you practice in a mandatory geographic area, you may still appear on the final list (expected mid-2026).
Largest organizations in Alabama
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| HH HEART CENTER LLC | 22 |
| THE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC | 10 |
| THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER | 9 |
| HH HEALTH SYSTEM - THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC | 9 |
| SPORTSMED ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS | 8 |
| HH TENNESSEE VALLEY PAIN CENTER | 6 |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL SPINE AND NEURO CENTER | 6 |
| ALABAMA ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICS, PC | 5 |
| THE CENTER FOR PAIN OF MONTGOMERY PC | 5 |
| HUNTSVILLE CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC, P. C. | 4 |
Full participant list
156 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Aaron | 1336342328 | Low Back Pain | SPORTSMED ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS | — |
| Rashida Abbas | 1811044605 | Heart Failure | HH HEART CENTER LLC | — |
| Ryan Almeida | 1225250335 | Low Back Pain | THE CENTER FOR PAIN OF MONTGOMERY PC | — |
| Jeffrey Anderson | 1598729105 | Heart Failure | CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS PC | ✓ |
| Mark Awoniyi | 1528180403 | Low Back Pain | NORTH ALABAMA REHABILITATION AND PAIN SPECIALIST LLC | ✓ |
| Robert Baird | 1316089535 | Low Back Pain | THE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC | — |
| Jason Banks | 1275534539 | Low Back Pain | HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL SPINE AND NEURO CENTER | — |
| John Baron | 1649263294 | Heart Failure | HEART HEALTH CENTER PC | ✓ |
| Noel Bedwell | 1467433524 | Heart Failure | MOBILE HEART SPECIALISTS PC | ✓ |
| Michael Blackmer | 1194141333 | Low Back Pain | THE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Alabama clinicians
ASM Preparation Checklist
Actionable steps for cost, quality, and coordination
ASM for Cardiologists
Heart failure cohort scoring and measures
ASM for Spine & Pain Specialists
Low back pain cohort scoring and measures
Source: CMS CY2027 Preliminary ASM Participant List (February 2026). Preliminary list based on available claims data. Final determinations expected mid-2026. Inclusion does not guarantee final participation; absence does not confirm exclusion.