Preliminary ASM Participants
15 clinicians in West Virginia
Identified for mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model participation starting January 2027—0.2% of all 6,637 participants nationally. 40% 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 West Virginia
Top 10 by participant count
| Organization | Participants |
|---|---|
| WHEELING HOSPITAL INC | 3 |
| THS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS INC | 3 |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CORPORATION | 2 |
| CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC | 1 |
| EDWARD K. CHIU, MD, INC | 1 |
| SOUTH CHARLESTON CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES | 1 |
| SARAH M NEASE MD PLLC | 1 |
| ROBERT FANNING JR DO | 1 |
| CHARLESTON PAIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC | 1 |
| ROLAND F CHALIFOUX JR DO PLLC | 1 |
Full participant list
15 clinicians · Preliminary list · February 2026
| Name | NPI | Cohort | Organization | Small Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devender Batra | 1407928096 | Heart Failure | WHEELING HOSPITAL INC | — |
| Roland Chalifoux | 1710912498 | Low Back Pain | ROLAND F CHALIFOUX JR DO PLLC | ✓ |
| Edward Chiu | 1063403988 | Heart Failure | EDWARD K. CHIU, MD, INC | ✓ |
| Julius Danesh | 1740683119 | Low Back Pain | WHEELING HOSPITAL INC | — |
| Timothy Deer | 1861424210 | Low Back Pain | THS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS INC | — |
| Robert Fanning | 1962408369 | Heart Failure | ROBERT FANNING JR DO | ✓ |
| Ronald Hargraves | 1427158229 | Low Back Pain | WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CORPORATION | — |
| Marcin Karcz | 1144484569 | Low Back Pain | THS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS INC | — |
| Christopher Kim | 1780619742 | Low Back Pain | THS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS INC | — |
| Marciano Lee | 1033172077 | Heart Failure | CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC | — |
Prepare for ASM
Guides and analysis for West Virginia 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.