ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in Arkansas
117 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 2.1% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 34% 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 Arkansas
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| BAPTIST HEALTH | 13 |
| ORTHOARKANSAS PA | 9 |
| ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP | 9 |
| WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| ST VINCENT INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER | 7 |
| PAIN TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA PLLC | 6 |
| MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES | 5 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES | 5 |
| ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL LLC | 4 |
| NEUROSCIENCE ASSOCIATES PA | 3 |
Full participant list
117 clinicians · Final list · September 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Adametz | 1437129244 | Low Back Pain | NEUROSCIENCE ASSOCIATES PA | ✓ |
| Amir Amidi | 1306475470 | Low Back Pain | PAIN TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA PLLC | — |
| 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 | ✓ |
| Boris Bogomilov | 1790749638 | Heart Failure | WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM | — |
| Clayton Borg | 1427060581 | Heart Failure | ST VINCENT INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER | — |
| Wayne Bruffett | 1952389280 | Low Back Pain | UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Arkansas 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.