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Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Professional interests include: macular degeneration

2508 E. University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317

(515) 282-3278

Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD is a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.

Office Locations

1501 50th Street #133
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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2508 E. University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317

(515) 282-3278

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

intermediate eye exam

In 2024, Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. 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 Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2024, Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. 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, Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD 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 Iowa. 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. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	422
eye procedures	3680
injections	1352
photocoagulation	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	414
eye procedures	4016
injections	1488
photocoagulation	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	588
Female	948

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1489
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	456
From 75 to 84	553
85 and over	441
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	381
eye procedures	4414
injections	1709
photocoagulation	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	600
Female	958

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1502
Black	17
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	534
85 and over	469
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	355
eye procedures	4548
injections	1865
photocoagulation	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1170
Female	1958

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3022
Black	30
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	896
From 75 to 84	1092
85 and over	974
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
eye procedures	3649
injections	1519

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	796

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1251
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	425
85 and over	403
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
eye procedures	2084
injections	812

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	160
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	1121
injections	437

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	121
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1074
injections	176

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	39
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
eye procedures	685
injections	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	35
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	201

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	183

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated as a retina specialist in West Des Moines, IA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	227
eye procedures	1979
injections	1049
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	435
Male	273

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	671
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	203
75 to 84	240
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	217

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	4
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Nebraska

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Des Moines, IA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$741 COMBIGAN $221	OZURDEX $125	XEN $108	LUMIGAN $93	RESTASIS $59	Other $134
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$239 LOTEMAX $87	STELLARIS PC $86	VYZULTA $66
Allergan, Inc.	$125 RESTASIS $125
Shire North American Group Inc	$116 XIIDRA $116
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$115 CEQUA $60	Bromsite $55
Other	$320 Eylea $99	BEOVU $91	VRAYLAR $27	QULIPTA $26	PAXLOVID $22	Other $54

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,654

Biography

Dr. Christopher Blodi practices vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Blodi has indicated that his clinical interests include macular degeneration. He is professionally affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center. He attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Blodi's average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi, MD From 2012 - 2024

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