Preliminary ASM Participants
162 clinicians in Louisiana
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—2.4% 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 Louisiana
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC | 12 |
| NEUROMEDICAL CENTER | 12 |
| ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS | 11 |
| CARDIOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF ACADIANA, LLC | 8 |
| MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA LLC | 8 |
| THIBODAUX REGIONAL NETWORK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 7 |
| BATON ROUGE CARDIOLOGY CENTER | 6 |
| WKMC CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS | 6 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH, LLC | 5 |
| SPINE INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA LLC | 5 |
Full participant list
162 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Acurio | 1982606356 | Low Back Pain | MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA LLC | — |
| Jefferey Adair | 1780665828 | Low Back Pain | ARK-LA-TEX SPINE, APMC | ✓ |
| Rehan Ali | 1912198532 | Heart Failure | CARDIOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF ACADIANA, LLC | ✓ |
| Lee Arcement | 1427086248 | Heart Failure | SOUTH LOUISIANA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES | — |
| Esmond Barker | 1568469377 | Heart Failure | BARKERS CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER LLC | ✓ |
| Lon Baronne | 1770738312 | Low Back Pain | LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC | — |
| Benjamin Baronne | 1881953388 | Low Back Pain | LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC | — |
| Ralph Baucum | 1295735793 | Heart Failure | ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS | — |
| Richard Belle isle | 1871790451 | Low Back Pain | COMPREHENSIVE PAIN SOLUTIONS, A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION | ✓ |
| Christopher Belleau | 1568405959 | Low Back Pain | BONE & JOINT CLINIC OF BATON ROUGE, INC A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORP | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Louisiana 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.