ASM Participants, Final 2027 List
Ambulatory Specialty Model Participants in South Dakota
16 clinicians were identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027, representing 0.3% of all 5,556 participants nationally.
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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 Dakota
Top 4 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| BLACK HILLS ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CENTER INC | 5 |
| MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC | 5 |
| AVERA ST LUKES | 4 |
| RAPID CITY MEDICAL CENTER LLP | 2 |
Full participant list
16 clinicians · Final list · September 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Anderson | 1386838324 | Low Back Pain | BLACK HILLS ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CENTER INC | — |
| Derek Buck | 1790951432 | Low Back Pain | MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC | — |
| Christopher Dietrich | 1063403905 | Low Back Pain | BLACK HILLS ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CENTER INC | — |
| Lance Doeden | 1952659773 | Low Back Pain | RAPID CITY MEDICAL CENTER LLP | — |
| Donald Frisco | 1255337846 | Low Back Pain | AVERA ST LUKES | — |
| Christian Gaffney | 1972860534 | Low Back Pain | BLACK HILLS ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CENTER INC | — |
| Christian Gaissmaier | 1255445607 | Heart Failure | MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC | — |
| Susheel Gundewar | 1639364581 | Heart Failure | AVERA ST LUKES | — |
| Karl Heilman | 1659344430 | Heart Failure | MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC | — |
| Joshua Kolz | 1700318649 | Low Back Pain | BLACK HILLS ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CENTER INC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for South Dakota 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.