Preliminary ASM Participants
21 clinicians in Montana
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.3% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 19% 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 Montana
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL | 4 |
| MISSOULA BONE & JOINT, LLC | 3 |
| RCHP BILLINGS - MISSOULA LLC | 3 |
| SCL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - BILLINGS LLC | 2 |
| BRIDGER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE PC | 2 |
| MONTANA ADVANCED PAIN AND SPINE PLLC | 2 |
| ORTHO MONTANA, PSC | 2 |
| NEWTON B COUTINHO MD PLLC | 1 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS OF MONTANA, PLLC | 1 |
| NORTHERN ROCKIES ORTHOPAEDICS, PLLP | 1 |
Full participant list
21 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Apostol | 1497781512 | Heart Failure | CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS OF MONTANA, PLLC | ✓ |
| Richard Bayer | 1336346527 | Heart Failure | SCL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - BILLINGS LLC | — |
| Lindsey Beck | 1043570880 | Low Back Pain | MISSOULA BONE & JOINT, LLC | — |
| Benjamin Braun | 1922461508 | Low Back Pain | ORTHO MONTANA, PSC | — |
| Ronald Chin | 1538451539 | Heart Failure | BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL | — |
| Tyler Clark | 1831623826 | Low Back Pain | ORTHO MONTANA, PSC | — |
| Catherine Cooper | 1730539214 | Low Back Pain | RCHP BILLINGS - MISSOULA LLC | — |
| Newton Coutinho | 1124077334 | Heart Failure | NEWTON B COUTINHO MD PLLC | ✓ |
| Kegan Cunniff | 1669969739 | Low Back Pain | MISSOULA BONE & JOINT, LLC | — |
| Patrick Danaher | 1992794010 | Low Back Pain | RCHP BILLINGS - MISSOULA LLC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Montana 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.