ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in South Carolina
29 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 0.5% of all 5,556 participants nationally. 38% 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 South Carolina
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| CAROLINA ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES | 7 |
| BEAUFORT ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS AND SPINE CENTER LLC | 4 |
| SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER | 3 |
| R&B ASSOCIATES INC | 2 |
| PALMETTO PAIN CENTER PA | 2 |
| JEFFERY M REUBEN, MD PA | 2 |
| BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 2 |
| LOWCOUNTRY SPINE & SPORT, LLC | 1 |
| ROWE SPINE AND PAIN LLC | 1 |
| HEART ASSOCIATE OF HILTON HEAD LLC | 1 |
Full participant list
29 clinicians · Final list · September 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravina Balchandani | 1669581047 | Heart Failure | HEART ASSOCIATE OF HILTON HEAD LLC | ✓ |
| John Batson | 1346217585 | Low Back Pain | LOWCOUNTRY SPINE & SPORT, LLC | ✓ |
| Karl Boatright | 1346325149 | Low Back Pain | JEFFERY M REUBEN, MD PA | ✓ |
| Bryan Castro | 1356388045 | Low Back Pain | BEAUFORT ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS AND SPINE CENTER LLC | — |
| Christopher Chittum | 1548286412 | Low Back Pain | CAROLINA ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES | — |
| Daniel Delgaizo | 1205057577 | Low Back Pain | BEAUFORT ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS AND SPINE CENTER LLC | — |
| Anthony Dinicola | 1326245606 | Low Back Pain | CAROLINA ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES | — |
| Karen Eller | 1205888765 | Low Back Pain | PALMETTO PAIN CENTER PA | ✓ |
| Phillip Esce | 1457322406 | Low Back Pain | CAROLINA ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES | — |
| Stephen Fedec | 1629048632 | Heart Failure | BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for South Carolina 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.