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Dr. Lars Widdel, MD

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(29 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Chile Faculty of Medicine

2624 Edith Avenue
Redding, CA 96001

(530) 806-1190

Dr. Lars Widdel, MD is a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Chile Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Lars Widdel, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Redding, Dignity Health, Dignity Health Medical Foundation and DHMF - California Dignity Health Medical Group - North State.

Office Locations

2624 Edith Avenue
Redding, CA 96001

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In The News

“Petit works alongside Kim's team of specialists including medical oncologist Dr. Ann Stroh and neurosurgeon Dr. Lars Widdel.”—"A new hope: First patient in northern Colorado begins electric field therapy to slow brain cancer", Greeley Tribune, October 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

brain surgery

cranial surgery

In 2023, Dr. Lars Widdel, MD had a list price for brain surgery, and cranial surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

nerve decompression surgery

spinal decompression surgery

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Lars Widdel, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), nerve decompression surgery, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	204
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	356
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	34
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	429
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	38
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	375
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	58
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	387
hospital care	51
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	51
nerve procedures	11
radiation therapy	15
spinal procedures	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	41
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	416
hospital care	56
image guided procedures	19
inpatient care	56
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	16
radiation therapy	19
spinal procedures	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	26
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	299
hospital care	23
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	23
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	34
radiation therapy	18
spinal procedures	58

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	24
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2019 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, nerve procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
cranial surgery	14
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	272
excision	14
hospital care	25
image guided procedures	31
inpatient care	25
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	25
radiation therapy	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
spinal procedures	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	32
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2020 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
image guided procedures	15
radiation therapy	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	18
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	25
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	406
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	38
spinal procedures	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	31
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Redding, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
cranial surgery	14
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	305
excision	14
hospital care	60
image guided procedures	19
inpatient care	60
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	21
radiation therapy	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
spinal procedures	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	273
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	89
85 and over	29
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lars Widdel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	15
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Lars Widdel, MD graduated from University of Chile Faculty of Medicine. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Chile Faculty of Medicine

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lars Widdel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Medical Center Redding

Dignity Health

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

DHMF - California Dignity Health Medical Group - North State

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lars Widdel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Cigna, Centene, Anthem, First Health, TriWest, United Healthcare and HealthSmart.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lars Widdel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE

Cigna

Centene

Anthem

First Health

TriWest

United Healthcare

HealthSmart

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lars Widdel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 29 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lars Widdel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Redding, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He answered my question and then some. He did not rush me at all and I found him wonderful. I have not tried to find a Doctor for a long time and I believe I have found a good fit

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-23

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Compassionate, listened to my concerns and clearly explained what needed to be addressed. Grateful for Dr W expertise.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-01

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Dr. Widdel is personable and an excellent communicator. He explained my spinal issues patiently and in detail.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-04

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We've had nothing but excellent help from everyone there. Also have a friend that highly recommends you

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-17

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Dr. Widdel was informative, listened well and asked my opinion

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-27

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Appreciated the time the physician took to explain everything.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-21

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I would recommend this doctor !

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-19

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Very good experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-09

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$126 UNID_PASS $126
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$22 LIFENET VIVIGEN $22
Novocure Inc.	$10 Optune $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$158

Biography

Dr. Lars Widdel's area of specialization is neurosurgery. Dr. Widdel (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and German. Dr. Widdel's hospital/clinic affiliations include Dignity Health Medical Foundation and Mercy Medical Center Redding. He graduated from the University of Chile Faculty of Medicine. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Widdel can take MultiPlan, Anthem, Blue California, and more. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Redding, CA.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lars Widdel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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