Preliminary ASM Participants
110 clinicians in North Carolina
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—1.7% 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 North Carolina
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| EMERGEORTHO PA | 10 |
| NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC | 8 |
| CAROLINA ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES | 8 |
| WILMINGTON HEALTH PLLC | 6 |
| MCPC-18, LLC | 6 |
| CAROLINAEAST PHYSICIANS | 6 |
| COMMONWEALTH PAIN ASSOCIATES PLLC | 6 |
| PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC PA | 5 |
| CRYSTAL COAST PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, PLLC | 5 |
| JOHNSTON PAIN MANAGEMENT PA | 5 |
Full participant list
110 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Abrams | 1821098344 | Heart Failure | CAROLINAEAST PHYSICIANS | — |
| Joanne Allen | 1619901030 | Low Back Pain | EMERGEORTHO PA | — |
| Joanne Allen | 1619901030 | Low Back Pain | ALLEN SPINE AND SPORTS MEDICINE PC | ✓ |
| Edward Anderson | 1700911328 | Heart Failure | MCPC-18, LLC | — |
| Ruth Anderson | 1518976026 | Low Back Pain | EMERGEORTHO PA | — |
| Sunil Arora | 1558366385 | Low Back Pain | CENTER FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT PLLC | ✓ |
| Pradeep Arumugham | 1861495095 | Heart Failure | VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP LLC | — |
| Courtney Auman | 1154563591 | Low Back Pain | CRYSTAL COAST PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, PLLC | — |
| Brian Battersby | 1063493708 | Low Back Pain | COASTAL ORTHOPAEDICS & SPINAL SURGERY PA | ✓ |
| Tiffany Bonnecaze | 1720491889 | Heart Failure | MCPC-18, LLC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for North Carolina 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.