Preliminary ASM Participants
644 clinicians in California
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—9.7% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 55% 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 California
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | 27 |
| SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION | 24 |
| EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER | 15 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEDICAL GROUP | 15 |
| REGENTS UNIV OF CALIFORNIA UCSF | 14 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF CA | 12 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | 10 |
| ROSEVILLE CARDIOLOGY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. | 9 |
| SPINE & NERVE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER | 9 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO | 8 |
Full participant list
644 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Abdelmalik | 1275656662 | Heart Failure | TEMECULA CENTER FOR CARDIAC CARE | ✓ |
| Alireza Abdollahi-fard | 1205161932 | Low Back Pain | ROBERT G SALAZAR MD INC | ✓ |
| Georges Abou rjaili | 1073896544 | Heart Failure | MALCOLM S POND MD INC & CHIAYU CHEN MD PTR CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES | ✓ |
| Chris Abrecht | 1013283837 | Low Back Pain | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO | — |
| Bret Abshire | 1992741912 | Low Back Pain | TEMECULA VALLEY NEUROSURGERY INC | ✓ |
| Anu Agarwal | 1639345481 | Heart Failure | SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION | — |
| Ogoegbunam Agubuzu | 1598102519 | Low Back Pain | SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION | — |
| Bina Ahmed | 1598821803 | Heart Failure | COTTAGE CLINICAL ASSOCIATES | — |
| Omer Ahmed | 1962429431 | Heart Failure | AHMED MEDICAL CORPORATION | ✓ |
| Jamil Ahmed | 1043242670 | Low Back Pain | JAMIL AHMED, M.D. - FRESNO | ✓ |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for California 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.