Preliminary ASM Participants
146 clinicians in Arkansas
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—2.2% 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 Arkansas
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| BAPTIST HEALTH | 16 |
| ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP | 11 |
| ORTHOARKANSAS PA | 11 |
| ST VINCENT INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER | 9 |
| WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| BILLINGS CLINIC | 8 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES | 6 |
| MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES | 5 |
| BAXTER REGIONAL ENTERPRISES, LLC | 4 |
| ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL LLC | 4 |
Full participant list
146 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Adametz | 1437129244 | Low Back Pain | NEUROSCIENCE ASSOCIATES PA | ✓ |
| Muhammad Arshad | 1124068762 | Low Back Pain | ARKANSAS PAIN CARE CLINICS, PA | ✓ |
| Diaa Bahgat | 1164693347 | Low Back Pain | ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP | — |
| Drew Beasley | 1962821868 | Low Back Pain | ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP | — |
| Eugene Becker | 1871532317 | Low Back Pain | PROPER PAIN SOLUTIONS PLLC | ✓ |
| David Benson | 1417367103 | Low Back Pain | MERCY HOSPITAL ROGERS | ✓ |
| David Benson | 1417367103 | Low Back Pain | ANESTHESIA SERVICES OF BENTON COUNTY PA | — |
| Boris Bogomilov | 1790749638 | Heart Failure | WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM | — |
| Clayton Borg | 1427060581 | Heart Failure | ST VINCENT INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER | — |
| William Bowen | 1730146986 | Low Back Pain | BOWEN HEFLEY RHODES STEWART ORTHOPEDICS, PA | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Arkansas 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.