Preliminary ASM Participants
11 clinicians in Arizona
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.2% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 36% 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 Arizona
Top 9 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| DESERT SKY SPINE & SPORTS MEDICINE PC | 2 |
| INTEGRATED REHAB CONSULTANTS CALIFORNIA INC | 2 |
| BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP | 1 |
| HEART AND VASCULAR ASSOCIATES LLC | 1 |
| COCHISE HEART CENTER PLLC | 1 |
| PIMA HEART PHYSICIANS PC | 1 |
| MT GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | 1 |
| PAIN INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA PISA PC | 1 |
| SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER MEDICAL GROUP LLC | 1 |
Full participant list
11 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Berdichevsky | 1902136823 | Low Back Pain | SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER MEDICAL GROUP LLC | — |
| Thomas Coury | 1386802072 | Low Back Pain | DESERT SKY SPINE & SPORTS MEDICINE PC | ✓ |
| Rajen Desai | 1679551386 | Heart Failure | PIMA HEART PHYSICIANS PC | — |
| Nicholas Elkins | 1780092346 | Low Back Pain | MT GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | — |
| Nicholas Elkins | 1780092346 | Low Back Pain | PAIN INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA PISA PC | — |
| William Elliott | 1649200403 | Heart Failure | COCHISE HEART CENTER PLLC | ✓ |
| Kunal Kamboj | 1952796146 | Low Back Pain | INTEGRATED REHAB CONSULTANTS CALIFORNIA INC | — |
| J r exequiel Pineda | 1093093429 | Heart Failure | BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP | — |
| Vinay Sanghi | 1114911203 | Heart Failure | HEART AND VASCULAR ASSOCIATES LLC | ✓ |
| Tulsi Singh | 1750777165 | Low Back Pain | INTEGRATED REHAB CONSULTANTS CALIFORNIA INC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Arizona 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.