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Blaine G. Zieman, OD

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(Blaine Zieman, OD)

(999 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Pacific University College of Optometry

Professional interests include: eye problems

2400 32nd Avenue S.
Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 234-3640

Blaine G. Zieman, OD is an optometrist in Fargo, ND specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. Blaine G. Zieman, OD is affiliated with Sanford Health, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Southpointe Eye Center & Optical.

Office Locations

2400 32nd Avenue S.
Fargo, ND 58103

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Some issues Blaine G. Zieman, OD 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

comprehensive eye exam

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

fundus photography

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Dakota, Blaine G. Zieman, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, fundus photography, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

eye tests

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Dakota, Blaine G. Zieman, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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:

eye exam

In 2012, Blaine G. Zieman, OD had a list price for eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Dakota. 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 Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
eye procedures	586

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2013 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	196
eye procedures	638
nursing home care	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	704
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	108
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2014 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
eye procedures	632
nursing home care	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	100
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2015 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
eye procedures	762
nursing home care	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	622
Female	992

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1520
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	240
Less than 65	250

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2016 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213
eye procedures	767
nursing home care	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	775
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	128
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2017 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
eye procedures	792
nursing home care	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	87
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2018 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
eye procedures	807
nursing home care	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	83
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2019 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207
eye procedures	904
nursing home care	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	97
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187
eye procedures	821

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	750
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	78
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	240
eye procedures	834

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	100
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
eye procedures	871

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	795
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	111
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Blaine G. Zieman, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated as an optometrist in Fargo, ND were eye procedures and nursing home care.

doctor visit	196
eye procedures	764
nursing home care	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	678
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	231
85 and over	102
Less than 65	109
65 to 74	358

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Blaine G. Zieman, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Blaine G. Zieman, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Blaine G. Zieman, OD graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. He has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Blaine G. Zieman, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Health

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Sanford Southpointe Eye Center & Optical

Ratings & Reviews

Blaine G. Zieman, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 999 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Blaine G. Zieman, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fargo, ND.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Blaine G. Zieman, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$130 LUMIGAN $77	COMBIGAN $53
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$111 BTOD $111
Coopervision Inc.	$94 MyDay Contact Lens $94
Shire North American Group Inc	$38 XIIDRA $38
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$25 AIR OPTIX $25
Other	$20 TOTAL30 $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$380
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Blaine Zieman works as an optometry (primary eye care). He has indicated that his clinical interests include eye problems. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Zieman has received professional recognition including the following: North Dakota Optometric Association: Optometrist of the Year Award. Dr. Zieman is professionally affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Fargo, ND.