Preliminary ASM Participants
50 clinicians in Nebraska
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.8% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 26% 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 Nebraska
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| NEBRASKA SPINE CENTER LLP | 9 |
| UNMC PHYSICIANS | 8 |
| ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC | 7 |
| ORTHOWEST, LLC | 6 |
| MD WEST ONE, PC | 4 |
| MIDWEST PAIN CLINIC PC | 3 |
| HAYSAM AKKAD, MD, PC | 2 |
| THE MARY LANNING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 2 |
| MOMENTA PAIN CARE, LLC | 2 |
| NEBRASKA CARDIAC CARE, PC | 1 |
Full participant list
50 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haysam Akkad | 1013997741 | Heart Failure | HAYSAM AKKAD, MD, PC | ✓ |
| Curtis Albers | 1942273644 | Low Back Pain | THE MARY LANNING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | — |
| Venkata Alla | 1598984965 | Heart Failure | ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC | — |
| Madhuri Are | 1114018025 | Low Back Pain | UNMC PHYSICIANS | — |
| Travis Bailey | 1992182679 | Low Back Pain | NEBRASKA SPINE CENTER LLP | — |
| Kevin Balter | 1568472520 | Low Back Pain | MIDWEST PAIN CLINIC PC | ✓ |
| Katie Berky | 1376035170 | Low Back Pain | ORTHOWEST, LLC | — |
| William Biddle | 1538273255 | Heart Failure | UNMC PHYSICIANS | — |
| Dawn Bodnar | 1164475729 | Heart Failure | ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC | — |
| Timothy Burd | 1902809387 | Low Back Pain | NEBRASKA SPINE CENTER LLP | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Nebraska 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.