ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in Alaska
36 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 0.6% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 42% are in small practices.
Learn about ASMOur Take
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 Alaska
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | 10 |
| ORTHOALASKA LLC | 6 |
| AA PAIN CLINIC, INC. | 3 |
| MEDICAL GROUP OF ALASKA | 3 |
| NEUROVERSION | 3 |
| FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER LLC | 2 |
| MCKINLEY ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE LLC | 1 |
| MEDICAL NETWORK OF ALASKA LLC | 1 |
| INTEGRATIVE PAIN CENTER OF ALASKA LLC | 1 |
| MAT-SU VALLEY III LLC | 1 |
Full participant list
36 clinicians · Final list · September 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Abuzaid | 1437413895 | Heart Failure | ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | — |
| 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 | — |
| James Eule | 1871540013 | Low Back Pain | ORTHOALASKA LLC | — |
| Gene Falkowski | 1841554201 | Low Back Pain | ORTHOALASKA LLC | — |
| Herman Feringa | 1356597827 | Heart Failure | ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | — |
| John Finley | 1275558637 | Heart Failure | ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Alaska 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.