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- 1710 S 70Th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
About Dr. Blodgett
David W. Blodgett, MD is a healthcare provider in Lincoln, NE specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,227 Medicare patients across 3,842 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1144217092.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (402) 484-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1710 S 70TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68506
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,842 services · 1,227 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
115 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
69 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Lincoln 5
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 4
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Blodgett specialize in?
Dr. Blodgett is an eye doctor in Lincoln, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Blodgett located?
Dr. Blodgett is listed at 1710 S 70Th St, Lincoln, NE 68506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blodgett's phone number?
The number on file is (402) 484-9000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blodgett's NPI number?
Dr. Blodgett's National Provider Identifier is 1144217092. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dr. Blodgett been practicing?
Dr. Blodgett has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Blodgett do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blodgett performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Blodgett confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blodgett. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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