Preliminary ASM Participants
72 clinicians in Washington
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—1.1% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 13% 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 Washington
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| PROLIANCE SURGEONS INC P S | 12 |
| MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM | 10 |
| PUBLIC HOSPITAL DIST NO 1 SKAGIT | 8 |
| YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS | 6 |
| OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC | 6 |
| SYRACUSE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PC | 6 |
| SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES | 5 |
| SOUTH SOUND NEUROSURGERY PLLC | 3 |
| HEART CENTRAL OF WASHINGTON PLLC | 2 |
| WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP INC PS | 2 |
Full participant list
72 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sujata Agnani | 1841305323 | Heart Failure | OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC | — |
| Jessica Albanese | 1366973927 | Low Back Pain | SYRACUSE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PC | — |
| Alireza Anissipour | 1033352968 | Low Back Pain | WESTERN WASHINGTON MEDICAL GROUP INC PS | — |
| James Babington | 1760525760 | Low Back Pain | SWEDISH EDMONDS | — |
| Neil Batta | 1841653540 | Low Back Pain | SOUTH SOUND NEUROSURGERY PLLC | — |
| Aaron Bianco | 1871756783 | Low Back Pain | SYRACUSE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS PC | — |
| Robert Billow | 1689672552 | Low Back Pain | PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 SKAGIT COUNTY WASHINGTON | — |
| John Blair | 1700985611 | Low Back Pain | PROLIANCE SURGEONS INC P S | — |
| Oscar Briseno | 1770794331 | Heart Failure | PUBLIC HOSPITAL DIST NO 1 SKAGIT | — |
| Michael Carpenter | 1255350377 | Low Back Pain | OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for Washington 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.