Preliminary ASM Participants
140 clinicians in Tennessee
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—2.1% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 17% 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 Tennessee
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| MSK GROUP PC | 16 |
| CAMPBELL CLINIC PC | 15 |
| STERN CARDIOVASCULAR FOUNDATION, INC | 12 |
| SEMMES-MURPHEY CLINIC PC | 9 |
| MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC. | 8 |
| CHATTANOOGA DIAGNOSTIC ASSOCIATES LLC | 5 |
| CHATTANOOGA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC | 5 |
| CHATTANOOGA HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 4 |
| SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC | 4 |
| APPALACHIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C | 4 |
Full participant list
140 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfred Abrams | 1184940405 | Low Back Pain | MSK GROUP PC | — |
| Kishore Arcot | 1841267846 | Heart Failure | MEMPHIS CARDIOLOGY PLC | ✓ |
| Frederick Azar | 1821084633 | Low Back Pain | CAMPBELL CLINIC PC | — |
| Iain Bailey | 1932631223 | Low Back Pain | PAIN MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, P.C. | — |
| Gregory Ball | 1609832229 | Low Back Pain | CONSULTANTS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT, P.C. | ✓ |
| Mircea Basaraba | 1316974637 | Heart Failure | SOUTHERN TENNESSEE CARDIOLOGY, PLLC | ✓ |
| Leland Berkwits | 1730121930 | Low Back Pain | MSK GROUP PC | — |
| Marcus Biggers | 1962636605 | Low Back Pain | MSK GROUP PC | — |
| John Blake | 1629290689 | Low Back Pain | SPECIALISTS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT, PLLC DBA SPINE & PAIN ASSOCIATES | — |
| Jason Brashear | 1578676920 | Low Back Pain | APPALACHIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES P C | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Tennessee 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.