Preliminary ASM Participants
81 clinicians in Maryland
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—1.2% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 16% 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 Maryland
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| TIDALHEALTH SPECIALTY CARE LLC | 15 |
| PHYSICAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD | 15 |
| FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP | 10 |
| DELAWARE NEUROSURGICAL GROUP, PA | 8 |
| BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, LLC | 6 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP INC | 5 |
| ADVANCED PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS LLC | 5 |
| ANDERSON CLINIC INC | 2 |
| SHORE ORTHOPEDICS, INC | 2 |
| RAMESH K AGARWAL MD PA | 1 |
Full participant list
81 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehsan Abdeshahian | 1871844720 | Low Back Pain | ADVANCED PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS LLC | — |
| Henry Achampong | 1073740726 | Low Back Pain | MARYLAND PAIN AND WELLNESS CENTER | ✓ |
| Ramesh Agarwal | 1104926021 | Heart Failure | RAMESH K AGARWAL MD PA | ✓ |
| Mohamed Ahmed | 1053307496 | Low Back Pain | ADVANCED PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS LLC | — |
| Angel Alicea | 1598727018 | Heart Failure | TIDALHEALTH SPECIALTY CARE LLC | — |
| Tony Anene-maidoh | 1174818850 | Low Back Pain | DELAWARE NEUROSURGICAL GROUP, PA | — |
| Parker Babington | 1609011568 | Low Back Pain | BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, LLC | — |
| Jennifer Baima | 1821061094 | Low Back Pain | SHORE ORTHOPEDICS, INC | — |
| Ganesh Balu | 1073594693 | Low Back Pain | REGIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PA | ✓ |
| Leif-erik Bohman | 1235392945 | Low Back Pain | DELAWARE NEUROSURGICAL GROUP, PA | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Maryland 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.