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DEXA scans in New York City

Eight million New Yorkers, five boroughs, and one of the world's densest fitness cultures, from Central Park marathon training to boutique studios in Chelsea and Williamsburg. NYC has no shortage of people willing to estimate your body fat — a DEXA scan measures it instead, along with lean muscle by limb and bone mineral density. The listings below show where to book one in the city.

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clinics listed
11
published cash price
$250–275
scan · report in a day or two
~10 min
Local context

Getting a DEXA Scan in NYC, From Manhattan to the Outer Boroughs

The 11 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for New York City, covering 21 ZIP codes across the area. A DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage, how much lean muscle you carry in each limb, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. It takes about 10 minutes and you get the numbers in writing.

Getting a DEXA scan in New York City is less about finding a machine than finding one you can book without a referral and a long wait. Hospital imaging departments across the five boroughs run DEXA constantly, mostly for osteoporosis screening ordered by a physician. NYC is likewise dense with gyms that will estimate your body fat and thin on places that will measure it. The test you want is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, the same scan a physician orders for bone density, run as a full-body composition study instead: fat and lean mass limb by limb, visceral fat, and bone mineral density, and it does not care whether you drank a liter of water beforehand. Booking it as a self-pay body composition test is a different process from the hospital route, and it's the one we handle.

Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? See how the three measure up . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.

County
New York County
Area code
212 / 718
Population
8,300,000+
Major hospital system
NYU Langone, Mount Sinai
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in New York City

Each ZIP below is in the New York City service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder.

Highlighted ZIP codes have a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the New York City area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.

Neighborhoods

DEXA Scan Clinics Serving All NYC Neighborhoods

From Inwood and Washington Heights down through Midtown and the Financial District, and out across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, each listing below shows its address so you can find the closest scanner.

Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Staten Island
Upper East Side
Upper West Side
Midtown
Chelsea
Tribeca
SoHo
Williamsburg
Astoria
Long Island City
Harlem
Greenwich Village
Financial District
Flushing
Park Slope
Bay Ridge
Riverdale
Fordham
East Village
West Village
Hell's Kitchen
Gramercy
Murray Hill
Washington Heights
Morningside Heights
Inwood
Who books one

Who Gets DEXA Scans in New York City?

Marathoners & Endurance Athletes

New York Road Runners members and NYC Marathon hopefuls use DEXA to dial in race weight without sacrificing lean muscle. Regional composition data shows exactly where training is working, from Central Park loops to the Hudson River Greenway.

Executives & Boutique Fitness Communities

NYC's professional class treats health data like financial data: audited, precise, and trended over time. From Midtown desks to Chelsea lifting gyms and Williamsburg CrossFit boxes, a ten-minute DEXA scan verifies muscle gain and fat loss to ±1-2%, not the guesswork of a studio InBody.

Patients Coordinating with NYC Physicians

New Yorkers referred for bone density screening by physicians affiliated with NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, or NewYork-Presbyterian use DEXA T-scores as the clinical baseline for osteoporosis prevention and treatment monitoring.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in New York City works

  1. Pick a clinic

    Pick the clinic nearest you from the New York City listings on this page, then get in touch to book

  2. 10-minute scan

    You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast

  3. Get your report

    Most clinics send your body composition and bone density report within a day or two; ask yours when you book

Why book here

Why find your New York City DEXA scan on Dexascans.com

New York City-Area Clinics

11 clinics serve the New York City area. Each one is listed further down this page.

Results in a day or two

Most clinics send the report within a day or two of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.

Transparent pricing

Published cash-pay prices at the New York City clinics below run $250–$275. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices

Ready to get your DEXA scan in New York City?

Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions - New York City DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in New York City, NY?

DexaSlim, at 5 West 37th Street, #726 in New York, NY, runs DEXA scans for the New York City area. Call (646) 437-8646 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in New York City?

Expect a cash-pay range of roughly $99–$250 in New York City — the price depends on the clinic and the scan type, since each provider prices independently. Confirm the number with the clinic when you book; most accept HSA and FSA cards.

Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in New York City?

At most clinics a self-pay body composition scan is open booking: no doctor, no paperwork. The referral question mainly comes up for a bone density study you want billed to insurance; hospital imaging departments in New York City may ask for an order either way.

Does insurance cover DEXA scans in New York City, New York?

Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a health system in New York County like NYU Langone, Mount Sinai & NewYork-Presbyterian, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.

Which communities near New York City do you serve?

Besides New York City, we book scans for people in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island City and White Plains, and across the rest of New York County (212 / 718 area).

Which New York City ZIP codes are in the service area?

The New York City service area (212 / 718 area) covers 21 ZIP codes, among them 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005. The full list is on this page above the FAQ, with the ZIPs that have a clinic sitting in them highlighted.

Is a DEXA scan safe in New York City?

Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why New York City clients rescan every few months to track progress. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, under a normal day of background exposure. It is an open table, not an enclosed tube, and you stay fully clothed.

What does a full body DEXA scan measure in New York City?

Four things a scale cannot: body fat percentage overall and by region, lean muscle mass in each limb and your trunk, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. One pass on the table, one report; ask which scans are offered in New York City when you book.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in New York City?

Around half an hour door to door at DexaSlim, of which 10-15 minutes is table time. Most clinics email the full report within a day or two.

What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?

They are the same thing. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry abbreviates to DXA in clinical notes and to DEXA in everyday use — including on the New York City listings above. One test, one machine.

Find a clinic

11 DEXA scan locations in New York City

Imaging and body-composition facilities across the New York City metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.

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Showing the 10 clinics with verified map coordinates in the New York City area.

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DEXA Scan Cost in New York City

Cash-pay prices at New York City clinics, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. Prices move, so reconfirm when you book.

Clinic DEXA Scan Price
DexaSlim From $250
NYC Performance Lab From $275
Canal Radiology Call for current pricing
Cenegenics - New York Call for current pricing
DexaFit - New York City Call for current pricing
Hudson Call for current pricing
Lenox Hill Radiology - East 66th Street Call for current pricing
Lenox Hill Radiology - Harlem Call for current pricing
Lenox Hill Radiology - Washington Heights Call for current pricing
New York Medical Imaging Associates Call for current pricing
NYMI Associates Call for current pricing

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