Preliminary ASM Participants
69 clinicians in Utah
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—1.0% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 30% 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 Utah
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC | 11 |
| CENTRAL UTAH CLINIC PC | 9 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC | 8 |
| SOUTHWEST SPINE AND PAIN CARE SPECIALISTS LLC | 7 |
| UTAH CARDIOLOGY PC | 5 |
| OGDEN CLINIC SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC | 4 |
| SPINAL INTERVENTIONS, PLLC | 3 |
| DESERT PAIN SPECIALISTS LLC | 3 |
| HUNTSMAN WEST SPINE LLC | 3 |
| TANNER MEMORIAL CLINIC | 3 |
Full participant list
69 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Almony | 1023003142 | Heart Failure | MOUNTAINSTAR CARDIOLOGY ST MARKS LLC | — |
| Corey Anden | 1861490278 | Low Back Pain | COREY D ANDEN MD PC | ✓ |
| Ferhan Asghar | 1831157007 | Low Back Pain | UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC | — |
| Melony Atwood | 1316983588 | Heart Failure | IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC | — |
| Kirsten Baca | 1356509897 | Low Back Pain | GLACIER PEAK PAIN CARE PLLC | ✓ |
| Casey Bachison | 1235349820 | Low Back Pain | IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC | — |
| David Barnes | 1265828420 | Low Back Pain | HUNTSMAN WEST SPINE LLC | ✓ |
| Colby Beal | 1598119190 | Low Back Pain | HILLSIDE HEALTH PC | ✓ |
| Martin Bertram | 1790857068 | Low Back Pain | TANNER MEMORIAL CLINIC | — |
| Vivek Bhatia | 1699094359 | Heart Failure | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES- WASHINGTON | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Utah 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.