Preliminary ASM Participants
47 clinicians in Rhode Island
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.7% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 28% 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 Rhode Island
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS INC | 8 |
| LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC | 6 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND PC | 6 |
| ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC | 5 |
| RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | 4 |
| PRIMA CARE, PC | 3 |
| SILVER SPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | 2 |
| AFFINITY PHYSICIANS LLC. | 2 |
| WARWICK PAIN ASSOCIATES LLC | 2 |
| SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES INC | 1 |
Full participant list
47 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Alves | 1093712853 | Heart Failure | CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND PC | ✓ |
| David Bader | 1710913868 | Heart Failure | SILVER SPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | — |
| Ross Barker | 1679836266 | Low Back Pain | NEWPORT HOSPITAL | — |
| Bryce Basques | 1124409032 | Low Back Pain | UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS INC | — |
| George Bourganos | 1700883477 | Heart Failure | CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND PC | ✓ |
| William Brennan | 1114926185 | Low Back Pain | ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC | — |
| Douglas Burtt | 1962449900 | Heart Failure | LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC | — |
| Alexios Carayannopoulos | 1861592156 | Low Back Pain | RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | — |
| Ravi Chander | 1457355729 | Heart Failure | PRIMA CARE, PC | — |
| Pradeep Chopra | 1235138116 | Low Back Pain | SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND ANESTHESIA AND PAIN ASSOCIATES INC | ✓ |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Rhode Island 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.