Preliminary ASM Participants
65 clinicians in Missouri
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—1.0% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 11% 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 Missouri
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 10 |
| COLUMBIA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP LLP | 10 |
| FREEMAN-OAK HILL HEALTH SYSTEM | 8 |
| CHAS PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC | 7 |
| MERCY CLINIC JOPLIN LLC | 7 |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | 6 |
| OZARKS MEDICAL CENTER | 4 |
| BLESSING HOSPITAL | 4 |
| QUINCY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS CLINIC, PLLC | 2 |
| XIAOHUI'S MEDICAL, LLC | 2 |
Full participant list
65 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Adib keleh | 1669737227 | Low Back Pain | THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | — |
| Sajjad Ahmad | 1013359173 | Heart Failure | HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | — |
| John Baird | 1659363919 | Heart Failure | CHAS PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC | — |
| Vigyan Bang | 1790199727 | Heart Failure | FREEMAN-OAK HILL HEALTH SYSTEM | — |
| Jon Banwart | 1760410542 | Low Back Pain | MERCY CLINIC JOPLIN LLC | — |
| Alejandro Blachar | 1245208206 | Low Back Pain | HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | — |
| John Boyer | 1912999285 | Heart Failure | CHAS PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC | — |
| Lizbeth Brice | 1548555113 | Heart Failure | MERCY CLINIC JOPLIN LLC | — |
| Peter Buchert | 1154322766 | Low Back Pain | COLUMBIA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP LLP | — |
| Abdul fettah Buyuk | 1407371545 | Low Back Pain | THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Missouri 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.