ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in Kansas
54 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 1.0% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 35% 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 Kansas
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| HEARTLAND CARDIOLOGY, LLC | 8 |
| LAWRENCE PHYSICIANS LLC | 6 |
| ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP VIA CHRISTI PA | 4 |
| MERCY CLINIC JOPLIN LLC | 4 |
| HAYS MEDICAL CENTER INC | 4 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR CARE PA | 3 |
| KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LLC | 2 |
| MOWERY CLINIC LLC | 2 |
| LAYNE M REUSSER MD PA | 1 |
| AZIZ R MAKSOUD MD PA | 1 |
Full participant list
54 clinicians · Final list · September 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 | — |
| Jon Banwart | 1760410542 | Low Back Pain | MERCY CLINIC JOPLIN 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 | — |
| Rafael Cabrera salinas | 1013145747 | Heart Failure | ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP VIA CHRISTI PA | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Kansas 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.