Preliminary ASM Participants
53 clinicians in Mississippi
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.8% 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 Mississippi
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| PAIN TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA PLLC | 10 |
| CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MOBILE INC | 6 |
| HATTIESBURG CLINIC PA | 5 |
| SOUTHERN BONE & JOINT SPECIALISTS | 5 |
| PAIN CLINIC ASSOCIATES PLLC | 4 |
| THE COLUMBUS ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC, P.A. | 3 |
| NORTH MISSISSIPPI CLINICS LLC | 2 |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | 2 |
| CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL PRACTICES OF MEMPHIS,PLLC | 2 |
| COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 2 |
Full participant list
53 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Alkhateeb | 1962404517 | Heart Failure | COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | — |
| Chad Altmyer | 1952494718 | Low Back Pain | SPECIALTY ORTHOPEDIC GROUP OF MISSISSIPPI PLLC | — |
| Amir Amidi | 1306475470 | Low Back Pain | PAIN TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA PLLC | — |
| James Antinnes | 1215966130 | Low Back Pain | SOUTHERN BONE & JOINT SPECIALISTS | — |
| Robert Baker | 1013069699 | Low Back Pain | PAIN TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA PLLC | — |
| Barbara Barnard | 1144244351 | Low Back Pain | HATTIESBURG CLINIC PA | — |
| Mark Barron | 1255576377 | Low Back Pain | HATTIESBURG CLINIC PA | — |
| Parker Bell | 1619171188 | Low Back Pain | HATTIESBURG CLINIC PA | — |
| Brent Bevard | 1669486692 | Low Back Pain | HATTIESBURG CLINIC PA | — |
| Ritin Bomb | 1720390578 | Heart Failure | ZENITH HEART & VASCULAR CARE PLLC | ✓ |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Mississippi 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.