Robert Lukken Imel, DO

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Robert Lukken Imel is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Saint Cloud, MN with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE

(320) 240-2207Saint Cloud, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Robert Lukken Imel, DO practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Saint Cloud, MN. Trained at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).

1 of 129 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in Saint Cloud9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1073dNPPES updated 2023-06-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2736

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

48.8%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-34 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

121

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

110

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

342

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $92k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
COPD
Higher than avg (+31%)51%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+21%)43%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 15, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in Saint CloudAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2017)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2735

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Robert Lukken Imel

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Lukken Imel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Saint Cloud required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Robert Lukken Imel

NPI records show Dr. Imel as active with telehealth listed in Saint Cloud, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (320) 240-2207.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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