Preliminary ASM Participants
105 clinicians in Illinois
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—1.6% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 15% 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 Illinois
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| OSF MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP | 16 |
| METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS | 8 |
| PRAIRIE CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS LTD | 6 |
| CENTRAL DUPAGE PHYSICIAN GROUP | 6 |
| ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF IL | 6 |
| RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEM | 5 |
| SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER | 5 |
| ORA ORTHOPEDICS PC | 5 |
| MIDWEST ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER S C | 5 |
| SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL SERVICES NFP | 4 |
Full participant list
105 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amjad Abualsuod | 1427346444 | Heart Failure | OSF MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP | — |
| Alexander Adler | 1912929118 | Heart Failure | METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS | — |
| Dylan Afeld | 1205279353 | Low Back Pain | SPRINGFIELD CLINIC LLP | — |
| Abdur rahman fuzail Ahmad | 1053727776 | Heart Failure | PRAIRIE CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS LTD | — |
| Yasser Alhaj-hussein | 1710967955 | Low Back Pain | ILLINOIS ANESTHESIA AND PAIN ASSOCIATES SC | ✓ |
| Muhammad asad Ali | 1891750543 | Heart Failure | HEART TEAM ,LLC | ✓ |
| Reggie Augusthy | 1760579361 | Low Back Pain | ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION | — |
| A ghafoor Baha | 1134118128 | Low Back Pain | ASSOCIATED ANESTHESIOLOGISTS SC | — |
| Joanna Barclay | 1932210978 | Low Back Pain | GREATER ELGIN PAIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS SC | ✓ |
| Steven Bardfield | 1467493668 | Low Back Pain | FOX VALLEY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES SC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Illinois 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.