ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in Louisiana
146 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 2.6% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 33% are in small practices.
Learn about ASMOur Take
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 Louisiana
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| NEUROMEDICAL CENTER | 11 |
| ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS | 11 |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC | 10 |
| CARDIOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF ACADIANA, LLC | 8 |
| MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA LLC | 8 |
| BATON ROUGE CARDIOLOGY CENTER | 6 |
| WKMC CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS | 6 |
| SPINE INSTITUTE OF LOUISIANA LLC | 5 |
| OCHSNER CLINIC LLC | 5 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH, LLC | 5 |
Full participant list
146 clinicians · Final list · September 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
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.