Preliminary ASM Participants
50 clinicians in Alaska
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.8% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 44% 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 Alaska
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | 15 |
| ORTHOALASKA LLC | 6 |
| AA PAIN CLINIC, INC. | 4 |
| MEDICAL GROUP OF ALASKA | 3 |
| NEUROVERSION | 3 |
| FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER LLC | 2 |
| ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM | 2 |
| PIONEER PEAK ORTHOPEDICS LLC | 2 |
| DAVID M STIEBER MD FACC INC | 1 |
| MAT-SU VALLEY III LLC | 1 |
Full participant list
50 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Abuzaid | 1437413895 | Heart Failure | ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | — |
| Samuel Adams | 1306285630 | Low Back Pain | PIONEER PEAK ORTHOPEDICS LLC | ✓ |
| Mario Binder | 1265457022 | Heart Failure | ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | — |
| Kenneth Carr | 1245255439 | Heart Failure | MAT-SU VALLEY III LLC | — |
| Nancy Cross | 1174537674 | Low Back Pain | INTEGRATIVE PAIN CENTER OF ALASKA LLC | ✓ |
| Kim Driftmier | 1023245644 | Low Back Pain | MCKINLEY ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE LLC | ✓ |
| Scott Ebenhoeh | 1679705784 | Heart Failure | ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | — |
| Joshua Elkin | 1669976692 | Low Back Pain | AA PAIN CLINIC, INC. | ✓ |
| James Eule | 1871540013 | Low Back Pain | ORTHOALASKA LLC | — |
| Gene Falkowski | 1841554201 | Low Back Pain | ORTHOALASKA LLC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Alaska 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.