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Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Claude Harrison Springfield, MD)
Specializes in: Family Medicine and General Practice
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1998)
Professional interests include: minor procedures, musculoskeletal problems
1525 Apex Peakway Suite 200
Apex, NC 27502

Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC specializing in family medicine and general practice. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC, LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC and UNC Health Medical Group.

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Office Locations

1525 Apex Peakway Suite 200
Apex, NC 27502
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Some issues Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lab tests
urine tests

In 2023, Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD had a list price for lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

urinalysis

In 2012, Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD had a list price for urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 23
doctor visit 617
preventive care 71
vaccines 71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2013 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 123
doctor visit 607
ear procedures 15
lab tests 44
preventive care 75
vaccines 75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 263
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 35
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 30
Dementia 4
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 682
ear procedures 13
lab tests 43
preventive care 72
vaccines 72

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 252
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 36
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 30
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 656
ear procedures 15
lab tests 54
preventive care 221
vaccines 207

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 272
Female 266
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 466
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 252
From 75 to 84 192
85 and over 56
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, weight management and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 606
ear procedures 13
lab tests 17
mental health therapy 30
preventive care 170
vaccines 170
weight management 30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 27
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2016

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 11
doctor visit 570
lab tests 34
mental health therapy 17
preventive care 97
vaccines 97
weight management 17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 203
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 27
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 514
lab tests 23
preventive care 81
vaccines 81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 192
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2018

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 481
lab tests 22
preventive care 84
vaccines 84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 133
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 194
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 388
preventive care 65
vaccines 65

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2020

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 472
lab tests 24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 32
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2021

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 448

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 189
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 40
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Apex, NC were preventive care, vaccines, blood draw and lab tests.

blood draw 52
doctor visit 549
ear procedures 14
lab tests 32
mental health therapy 23
preventive care 104
vaccines 102
weight management 23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 117
Ethnicity
Black / African American 14
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 213
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 92
85 and over 23
Less than 65 12
65 to 74 110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 14
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Family Medicine, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Family Medicine, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health
UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC
LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
UNC Health Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare
AmeriHealth Caritas
Aetna
Humana
Cigna
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)
MedCost
UnitedHealthcare
Carolina Complete Health
Liberty Advantage
Contigo Health
Veterans Affairs
Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
Medicaid
CHAMPVA
Centene
Group Health Plan (GHP)
MedCost PPO
FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans
North Carolina State Health Plan
Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)
FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct
Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)
Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)
BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))
Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)
Meritain Health, an Aetna Company
Longevity Health Plan I-SNP
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Apex, NC. 

4.98
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Claude H. Springfield IV, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Novo Nordisk Inc $110 Wegovy
$64 		Ozempic
$18
$28
Exact Sciences Corporation $41 Cologuard Collection Kit
$41
Pfizer Inc. $36 PREVNAR 20
$14 		ELIQUIS
$11 		CELEBREX
$11
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $33 AREXVY
$19 		SHINGRIX
$14
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $23 STENDRA
$23
Other $13 ImmunoCAP
$13
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $257

Biography

Dr. Claude Springfield is a specialist in general practice and family medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Springfield include minor procedures and musculoskeletal problems. He is affiliated with UNC Health. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Springfield's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Apex, NC according to Yext.

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