ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in Nebraska
54 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 1.0% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 20% are in small practices.
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On the list? You're in for 2027: review your episode cost data and begin building collaborative care arrangements. Not on the list? If you practice in a mandatory geographic area, you are not in ASM for 2027, but CMS rechecks eligibility each year and can add clinicians starting in 2028.
Largest organizations in Nebraska
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | 12 |
| NEBRASKA SPINE CENTER, LLP | 9 |
| UNMC PHYSICIANS | 8 |
| ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC | 6 |
| ORTHOWEST, LLC | 4 |
| HAYSAM AKKAD, MD, PC | 2 |
| THE MARY LANNING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 2 |
| MOMENTA PAIN CARE, LLC | 2 |
| MIDWEST PAIN CLINIC PC | 2 |
| MD WEST ONE, PC | 1 |
Full participant list
54 clinicians · Final list · September 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 | — |
| Madhuri Are | 1114018025 | Low Back Pain | UNMC PHYSICIANS | — |
| Travis Bailey | 1992182679 | Low Back Pain | NEBRASKA SPINE CENTER, LLP | — |
| 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 | — |
| Randal Cassling | 1437110525 | Heart Failure | PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | — |
| Mark Chouinard | 1487615316 | Heart Failure | PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Nebraska clinicians
ASM Preparation Checklist
Concrete 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 Final ASM Participant List for CY2027 (September 2026). Participation is determined per TIN and NPI; confirm your status with CMS.