ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in Alabama
125 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 2.2% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 32% are in small practices.
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On the list? You're in for 2027: review your episode cost data and begin building collaborative care arrangements. Not on the list? If you practice in a mandatory geographic area, you are not in ASM for 2027, but CMS rechecks eligibility each year and can add clinicians starting in 2028.
Largest organizations in Alabama
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| HH HEART CENTER, LLC | 18 |
| THE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC | 10 |
| HH HEALTH SYSTEM - THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC | 9 |
| SPORTSMED ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS | 8 |
| HH TENNESSEE VALLEY PAIN CENTER | 6 |
| CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MOBILE INC | 6 |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL SPINE AND NEURO CENTER | 5 |
| THE CENTER FOR PAIN OF MONTGOMERY LLC | 5 |
| ALABAMA ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICS, PC | 4 |
| HUNTSVILLE CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC, P. C. | 4 |
Full participant list
125 clinicians · Final list · September 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 LLC | — |
| 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 | ✓ |
| Michael Blackmer | 1194141333 | Low Back Pain | THE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC | — |
| Blake Bowden | 1073960704 | Low Back Pain | SOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PLLC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Alabama clinicians
ASM Preparation Checklist
Concrete 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 Final ASM Participant List for CY2027 (September 2026). Participation is determined per TIN and NPI; confirm your status with CMS.