ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in Rhode Island
41 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 0.7% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 27% 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 Rhode Island
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS INC | 8 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF NEW ENGLAND PC | 5 |
| RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | 4 |
| LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC | 4 |
| ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC | 4 |
| SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | 3 |
| HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC | 2 |
| WARWICK PAIN ASSOCIATES LLC | 2 |
| SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES INC | 1 |
| THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL | 1 |
Full participant list
41 clinicians · Final list · September 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Abadi | 1619971314 | Heart Failure | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP 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 | — |
| Alexios Carayannopoulos | 1861592156 | Low Back Pain | RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | — |
| John Cava | 1245290675 | Heart Failure | SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC | — |
| Pradeep Chopra | 1235138116 | Low Back Pain | SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND ANESTHESIA AND PAIN ASSOCIATES INC | ✓ |
| John Czerwein | 1972784452 | Low Back Pain | UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS INC | — |
| Alan Daniels | 1760642698 | Low Back Pain | UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS INC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Rhode Island 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.