Summary

Dr. Robert Armbruster treats atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and coronary artery disease in women, and performs contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms. He has practiced cardiology for 39 years and is affiliated with Chi Health Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Dr. Armbruster is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed residency training at St. Louis University Group of Hospitals. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Armbruster 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 64 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St Louis University Group of Hospitals Program
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Methodist Physicians Clinic (1 Edmundson Place)

1 Edmundson PlCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English, French, Polish, Spanish
Council Bluffs , IAOmaha , NEOmaha , NEOmaha , NE
Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine Med School: University of Nebraska Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Robert Armbruster

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Assurant Health
  • Assurant Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Centivo - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • Health Net - PPO
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Physicians Health Plan - PPO
  • Security Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - PPO
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Robert Armbruster has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Robert Armbruster has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Robert Armbruster holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Louis University Group of Hospitals Program and St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Louis Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Robert Armbruster's NPI number is 1851373666.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Robert Armbruster affiliated with?
Robert Armbruster is affiliated with Chi Health Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs.
What languages does Robert Armbruster speak?
Robert Armbruster speaks English.
Is Robert Armbruster accepting new patients?
Robert Armbruster is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Robert Armbruster's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Robert Armbruster accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Robert Armbruster accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Robert Armbruster accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Robert Armbruster has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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