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HealingMaps Take: Springfield sports-medicine and orthopedics practice founded by Dr. Eric Gifford, MD — board-certified in family and sports medicine with fellowship training — whose eight-compound peptide menu (BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, GHK-Cu, KPV, Thymosin Beta-4, Thymosin Alpha-1, NAD+) is aimed squarely at non-surgical injury recovery.. Dr. Eric Gifford leads the clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.
417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics offers 10 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Thymosin Alpha-1, Thymosin Beta-4, GHK-Cu, and 4 more), placing it in the top half of the 10+ Missouri peptide clinics in our directory (the median clinic menu offers 5 compounds; the deepest offers 15). The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); about a third of Missouri peptide clinics in our directory are.
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| Location | Springfield, Missouri |
| Address | 3328 South National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 |
| Phone | (417) 771-3147 |
| Website | 417sportsmedicine.com |
| Treatments | BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, GHK-Cu, KPV, Thymosin Beta-4, Thymosin Alpha-1, NAD+ |
| Conditions Treated | Musculoskeletal injury recovery, tendon and joint healing, inflammation, immune support, performance |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Eric Gifford, MD — Founder — Board-Certified Family & Sports Medicine Physician (fellowship-trained), with Nathan Graff, FNP |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Eric Gifford, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1144532490, with a primary specialty of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and a primary practice address in Springfield, MO. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2010. NPPES record verified 2026-07-06. Dr. Eric Gifford’s NPI tenure is shorter-tenured than most of the 5 Missouri peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2006; cohort median 2006).
What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions. Family Medicine training routinely covers weight management, hormone optimization, and metabolic care — areas where peptide protocols are commonly applied.
Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.
National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$200–$500
Range: $99–$600/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$550
Range: $449–$950
Estimated program total
$1,550
Range: $944–$3,950
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Is 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics the right fit for you?
✓ Choose 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Springfield — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want a physician-led practice (MD/DO).
- You want a broad compound menu — this listing names 10 specific peptides, among the deepest in the market.
- You want custom-compounded peptides (dose tailored to you) — this clinic discloses 503A sourcing.
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You need direct-to-home shipping across state lines — 503A pharmacies typically can’t ship out of state.
What to Expect at Your First 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
- Protocol design — this listing publishes a deep menu (10 compounds, including BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Thymosin Alpha-1, and others). Your provider narrows the protocol based on your goals, labs, and any contraindications.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — Because the clinic discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner, your prescription will be compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait for in-state delivery or pickup.
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “Of these 10 compounds, which do most patients with my goals end up on?” A deep menu can mean either deep expertise or unfocused offerings — ask which compounds the clinic actually has the most experience with.
- “If I move out of state, can your 503A pharmacy still fulfill my prescription, or will I need a new clinic?” 503A pharmacies generally can’t ship across state lines.
- “How long has the clinical lead been prescribing peptides specifically?” A long medical career doesn’t always mean long peptide-specific experience — those are different track records.
- “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
About 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics operates in Springfield, Missouri and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes bpc-157, cjc-1295, ipamorelin and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection.
For a closer look at how these compounds work, read our deep dives on the CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin growth-hormone peptide stack and why clinicians are watching Thymosin Alpha-1.
See also the FDA’s 503A bulks list review of BPC-157, Semax, Epitalon and more.What People Like
Fellowship-trained sports-medicine MD; deepest published peptide menu in the Springfield market; recovery-first clinical framing rather than med-spa; FNP support
What People Don’t Like
Peptide pricing not published; cash-pay
Getting Started at 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
Call (417) 771-3147 or visit 417sportsmedicine.com to schedule a peptide consultation with Dr. Gifford’s team on South National Avenue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics offer?
Based on this listing, 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics names 10 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Thymosin Alpha-1, Thymosin Beta-4, GHK-Cu, and 4 more. The clinic may offer additional compounds not published on its public listing — confirm the full menu on a consult call.
Is the clinical lead at 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Eric Gifford is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1144532490, with a primary specialty of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and a primary practice address in Springfield, MO. The NPI has been active since 2010.
Does 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics offer telehealth or virtual visits?
417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics compare to other Missouri peptide clinics?
Among verified Missouri peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics ranks in the top half of Missouri peptide clinics in the directory by compound depth. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics located?
417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics is located in Springfield, Missouri. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What Missouri Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Missouri peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most Missouri clinics actually offer?
Across Missouri peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 90% of listings; Semaglutide in 80%; Tirzepatide in 75%; Sermorelin in 70%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of Missouri listings — including NAD+, TB-500, Thymosin Alpha-1 — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are Missouri clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
35% of Missouri clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in Missouri?
40% of verified Missouri clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Family Medicine, Sports Medicine-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are Missouri peptide menus typically?
The median Missouri clinic in our directory publishes 5 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 15; every clinic names at least one compound. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner. As a patient, that means your prescription is compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait, with shipping usually limited to within Missouri, and dose customization often possible.
How we vetted this clinic
10 peptide compounds on the menu — BPC-157, CJC-1295, and Ipamorelin among them at 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics — sourced through a 503A compounding pharmacy. State-licensed, made-to-order. The clinic’s named prescriber is verifiable in CMS NPPES. Two strong-signal disclosures: clinical accountability you can confirm independently. See our full vetting rubric →
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