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Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Hematology

University of Virginia School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 2
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 847-8400

Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD is an adult hematologist in Burlington, VT specializing in adult hematology. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 2
Burlington, VT 05401

Address:

89 Beaumont Avenue Given Building E214
Burlington, VT 05405

Some issues Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

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.

bone marrow tests	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	564
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	25
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

bone marrow tests	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	657
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	36
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

bone marrow tests	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	762
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	64
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

doctor visit	521
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	24
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

doctor visit	554
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	36
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	773
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	36
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	705
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	42
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	39
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1427
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD treated as an adult hematologist in Burlington, VT were hospital care, inpatient care, apheresis and diagnostic procedures.

apheresis	40
bone marrow tests	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	716
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD.

**Gender**
Female	143
Male	175

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	297
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	97
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	141

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Physician Careers. He is certified by the Board American Board of Internal Medicine- Hematology and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Physician Careers

Board Certification: Board American Board of Internal Medicine- Hematology

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC

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. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Delta Dental

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Anthem

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$180 Unclassified $110	$70
Pfizer Inc.	$119 MYLOTARG $97	BESPONSA $22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$100 JEVTANA $100
Incyte Corporation	$36 JAKAFI $36
Galen US Inc	$21 SYNERA $21
Other	$12 ADCETRIS $12

**Types of Payments**
Education	$337
Gift	$110
Food and Beverage	$21

Research Payments

Dr. Julian Ruffin Sprague, MD has received 130 research payments totaling $217,577.

Biography

Dr. Julian Sprague sees patients in Burlington, VT. His medical specialty is adult hematology. These areas are among Dr. Sprague's clinical interests: cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. He attended medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Sprague is professionally affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network.

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