Preliminary ASM Participants
44 clinicians in Massachusetts
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.7% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 25% 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 Massachusetts
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | 23 |
| WOODLAND ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES PC | 5 |
| STURDY HEALTH INC | 3 |
| FRANKLIN PAIN ASSOCIATES LLC | 3 |
| PIONEER SPINE AND SPORTS PHYSICIANS PC | 2 |
| SOUTHEAST REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES, P.C. | 2 |
| SOUTHCOAST CARDIOLOGY LLC | 1 |
| PRIMARY CARDIOLOGY OF ATTLEBORO, PC | 1 |
| SURGICENTER ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, LLC | 1 |
| TAUNTON REGIONAL PAIN MEDICINE CENTER, INC | 1 |
Full participant list
44 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Abadi | 1619971314 | Heart Failure | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | — |
| Parakrama Ananta | 1689647174 | Low Back Pain | SOUTHEAST REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES, P.C. | ✓ |
| M. wajid Baig | 1417959610 | Heart Failure | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | — |
| John Cava | 1245290675 | Heart Failure | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | — |
| Do Chan | 1316966393 | Low Back Pain | FRANKLIN PAIN ASSOCIATES LLC | ✓ |
| Simon Chao | 1144481532 | Low Back Pain | STURDY HEALTH INC | — |
| Steven Cobery | 1598958753 | Low Back Pain | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | — |
| Peter Cohn | 1952344533 | Heart Failure | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | — |
| Henry Crowley | 1215937941 | Low Back Pain | SURGICENTER ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, LLC | ✓ |
| Patrick Curran | 1497757678 | Heart Failure | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Massachusetts 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.