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Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: intravitreal injection, vitreous problems, laser treatment, and more.

1040 Division Street
Mauston, WI 53948

(608) 847-7355

Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD is a retina specialist in Mauston, WI specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD is affiliated with UW Health and University of Wisconsin Hospital.

Office Locations

UW Health

1040 Division Street
Mauston, WI 53948

(608) 847-7355

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UW Health

2880 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705

(608) 916-2020

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Some issues Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Retinal Detachment Repair

The retina is the small, sensitive area at the back of the eyeball responsible for vision. It captures images and sends them to the brain, much like film in a camera. Due to thinning over time or a genetic predisposition, the retina can detach or pull away from the surrounding tissue. When this happens, blood flow to the retina can be cut off and permanent vision loss can occur. Surgery to reattach the retina, or retinal detachment repair, aligns the retina so it can heal in the correct position.

One procedure used to treat retinal detachment is called pneumatic retinopexy. In this procedure, a small bubble is injected into the eye to hold the retina in place and allow it to reattach. The patient lies face-down for several days after the procedure to help the retina heal. Other procedures make use of lasers or a cryoprobe, a tiny instrument that freezes tissue, to repair tears in the retina and stick it back into place. Sometimes a procedure called scleral buckling is used, where a tiny piece of silicone is attached to the eyeball. This creates an indent that relieves pressure on the retina and allows it to heal in the correct position.

Recovery from retinal detachment repair depends on the type of procedure used. Patients may go home right away, or have to stay in the hospital for a short time. In addition, patients may be instructed to use eye drops or wear an eye patch for a few days. In general, recovering from retinal repair takes one to two weeks. During this time, patients may experience soreness, swelling, or discharge from the eye. As vision stabilizes, patients should not drive a car or travel without checking with their doctor. Taking it easy for a short period of time can make all the difference when it comes to saving one's vision.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	613
eye procedures	979
injections	360

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	562
eye procedures	1054
injections	406

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	127
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	608
eye procedures	905
injections	347

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	117
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	561
eye procedures	1009
injections	390

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	834
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	238
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	680
eye procedures	1133
injections	421

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	139
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	643
eye procedures	1091
injections	414

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	132
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	678
eye procedures	1125
injections	450

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	150
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	541
eye procedures	924
injections	368

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	115
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	367
eye procedures	815
injections	383

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	91
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	421
eye procedures	863
injections	319

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	95
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	407
eye procedures	1019
injections	403

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	98
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	358
eye procedures	998
injections	414

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	86
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in Mauston, WI were eye procedures and injections.

doctor visit	536
eye procedures	992
injections	389

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	419
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	138
85 and over	115
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	154

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. She completed residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UW Health

University of Wisconsin Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$3,544 $3,544
Genentech, Inc.	$1,791 LUCENTIS $1,732	Non-Covered Product $59
optos plc	$308 $308
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$150 EYLEA aflibercept injection $150
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$34 CLARUS 500 Fundus Camera $34
Other	$14 ELIQUIS $14

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,649
Food and Beverage	$1,009
Entertainment	$184

Research Payments

Dr. Barbara A. Blodi, MD has received 101 research payments totaling $1,423,569.

Biography

Dr. Barbara Blodi's area of specialization is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She is conversant in German. Dr. Blodi's clinical interests include macular problems, retinal detachment repair, and diabetic retinopathy. She is professionally affiliated with UW Health. Before performing her residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Blodi attended the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine for medical school.