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DEXA scans in Anchorage

Book a DEXA scan in Anchorage, the hub city of Southcentral Alaska between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. One short scan measures body fat, lean muscle mass, and bone density with clinical precision.

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clinics listed
2
published cash price
$199
scan · report in a day or two
~10 min
Local context

DEXA Scans in Anchorage, Alaska's Largest City

The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Anchorage, covering 2 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.

Anchorage sits pinned between the tidal flats of Cook Inlet and the front peaks of Chugach State Park, and its residents treat that terrain as a year-round gym: the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for runners and skiers, Kincaid Park's trail network, and the Flattop Mountain hike above the Hillside. The city is also Alaska's medical center, home to Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, and the Alaska Native Medical Center, so residents from across the state already travel here for imaging and specialty care. The DEXA clinics listed on this page quantify body composition and bone density rather than estimate them. For a population that hikes, hunts, skis, and works physically demanding jobs on the Slope and in the fisheries, and that spends long dark winters indoors, DEXA gives Anchorage residents hard numbers on muscle, fat, and bone that a mirror or a bathroom scale never will. The military community at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on the city's north side adds thousands more residents who track body composition as part of the job.

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
Anchorage Municipality
Area code
907
Population
290,000+
Major hospital system
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in Anchorage

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

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

Neighborhoods

Serving Every Corner of the Anchorage Bowl

Whether you live downtown, on the Hillside, or out in Eagle River, check the listings on this page for the closest DEXA clinic.

Downtown Anchorage
Midtown
Spenard
Turnagain
Airport Heights
Rogers Park
South Anchorage
Hillside
Sand Lake
Mountain View
Muldoon
Eagle River
Who books one

Who Books a DEXA Scan in Anchorage

Mountain Runners, Skiers & Coastal Trail Regulars

From Flattop hikers to skiers on Kincaid Park's groomed trails and runners logging miles on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage's outdoor athletes use DEXA to confirm that a season of training built lean muscle and trimmed fat, not just shifted water weight.

JBER Service Members & Veterans

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson anchors a large military community on Anchorage's north side. DEXA provides the definitive body fat percentage measurement for service members managing composition standards and for veterans keeping the standard after separation.

Adults Screening for Bone Loss

Long winters with limited sunlight make vitamin D and bone health a real conversation in Alaska. Anchorage residents, often coordinating with physicians at Providence Alaska Medical Center or Alaska Regional Hospital, use DEXA T-scores to catch osteopenia early and track it over time.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in Anchorage works

  1. Pick a clinic

    Pick the clinic nearest you from the Anchorage 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 Anchorage DEXA scan on Dexascans.com

Anchorage-Area Clinics

2 clinics serve the Anchorage 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 Anchorage clinics below run $199. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices

Ready to get your DEXA scan in Anchorage?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions - Anchorage DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in Anchorage, AK?

Peak Center Alaska, at 1000 O'Malley Road, #104 in Anchorage, AK, runs DEXA scans for the Anchorage area. Call (907) 301-5969 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in Anchorage?

Expect a cash-pay range of roughly $99–$250 in Anchorage — 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 Anchorage?

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 Anchorage may ask for an order either way.

Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Anchorage, Alaska?

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 Anchorage Municipality like Providence Alaska Medical Center & Alaska Regional Hospital, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.

Is a DEXA scan safe in Anchorage?

Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Anchorage 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 Anchorage?

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 Anchorage when you book.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Anchorage?

Around half an hour door to door at Peak Center Alaska, 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 Anchorage listings above. One test, one machine.

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2 DEXA scan locations in Anchorage

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

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Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Anchorage area.

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DEXA Scan Cost in Anchorage

Cash-pay prices at Anchorage 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
Peak Center Alaska From $199
Medical Park Family Care Call for current pricing
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