Preliminary ASM Participants
58 clinicians in Kansas
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.9% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 31% 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 Kansas
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| HEARTLAND CARDIOLOGY, LLC | 9 |
| HAYS MEDICAL CENTER INC | 6 |
| LAWRENCE PHYSICIANS LLC | 6 |
| ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP VIA CHRISTI PA | 4 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR CARE PA | 3 |
| MOWERY CLINIC LLC | 3 |
| ABAY NEUROSCIENCE CENTER LLC | 2 |
| KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LLC | 2 |
| BOONE PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC | 2 |
| LAYNE M REUSSER MD PA | 1 |
Full participant list
58 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ain | 1245232842 | Low Back Pain | KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LLC | ✓ |
| Yazan Alkawaleet | 1255781399 | Heart Failure | HEARTLAND CARDIOLOGY, LLC | — |
| Hossein Amirani | 1164493201 | Heart Failure | CARDIOVASCULAR CARE PA | ✓ |
| Thomas Ashcom | 1689637027 | Heart Failure | THOMAS L ASHCOM MD PHD PA | ✓ |
| Husam Bakdash | 1376500785 | Heart Failure | HEARTLAND CARDIOLOGY, LLC | — |
| Karil Bellah | 1518921485 | Heart Failure | MOWERY CLINIC LLC | — |
| Johnathon Blake | 1487040002 | Low Back Pain | PARTNERS IN REHAB MEDICINE | ✓ |
| Venkata subbarao Boppana | 1215243175 | Heart Failure | HEARTLAND CARDIOLOGY, LLC | — |
| Gregory Boxberger | 1972581205 | Heart Failure | WESLEY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL SPECIALTIES LLC | — |
| Rachael Brashears | 1427445493 | Low Back Pain | BOONE PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Kansas 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.