--- title: "DEXA Scan in Flagstaff, AZ | Compare 2 Clinics" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Flagstaff, AZ — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/az/flagstaff" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Arizona](/#az) / Flagstaff Arizona · Coconino County # DEXA scans in Flagstaff At 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is where Olympic marathoners, NAU's championship cross country program, and everyday trail runners come to build an aerobic edge. In a town this serious about performance, DEXA scanning supplies the matching precision, body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measured to the clinical standard. [See clinics](#locations) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) Or call [(786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) and we'll find the nearest clinic. - Most cash-pay scans need no referral - FDA-cleared DEXA technology clinics listed 2 scan · report in a day or two ~10 min A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle and bone density in one pass. [Body fat calculator Know your body fat before you book A tape measure gets you within about 3.5 points. Then compare 2 Flagstaff clinics. →](/body-fat-calculator) [On Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? How much of your weight loss is muscle? In the trials, 25–39% of the weight lost was lean mass. See your number. →](/glp-1-muscle-loss) Local context ## Body Composition at 7,000 Feet: Flagstaff's Endurance Standard The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Flagstaff, covering 1 ZIP code 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. Flagstaff sits near 7,000 feet on the Colorado Plateau beneath the San Francisco Peaks, and its identity is built around endurance: elite altitude camps have trained here since the run-up to the 1968 Olympics, HYPO2 hosts professionals from around the world, and more than 50 miles of Flagstaff Urban Trails System paths connect Buffalo Park's famous running loop to neighborhoods across the city. The Flagstaff Medical Center campus anchors the medical district just north of downtown, and Humphreys Street runs north out of downtown to become US 180 toward Arizona Snowbowl. Each DEXA clinic listed on this page shows its address and contact details, so runners coming from NAU or the Southside can pick the most convenient scanner for their week. Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? [See how the three measure up](/what-is-a-dexa-scan#dexa-comparison) . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the [body composition scan](/body-composition-scan) and the [bone density test](/bone-density-test). County Coconino County Area code 928 Population 76,000+ Major hospital system Northern Arizona Healthcare (Flagstaff Medical Center) Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Flagstaff Each ZIP below is in the Flagstaff service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 86001 — Northern Arizona Radiology, SimonMed - Flagstaff - 86001 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Flagstaff area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## DEXA Scans Across Flagstaff's Neighborhoods Flagstaff is a compact mountain town, and each listing below shows its address so you can find the scanner nearest your neighborhood. Downtown & Route 66 corridor Flagstaff's historic downtown core along old Route 66. Southside & NAU The neighborhoods around Northern Arizona University's campus. Coconino Estates The neighborhood beside the Flagstaff Medical Center district. Sunnyside On the far side of town from the medical district. Cheshire University Heights Ponderosa Trails Continental Country Club Fort Valley Doney Park Kachina Village Mountainaire Who books one ## Who Relies on DEXA Testing in Flagstaff? ### NAU & Altitude-Camp Runners Flagstaff's running pedigree is real, NAU's men's cross country program has won multiple NCAA team titles, and professional groups train here year-round for the altitude. DEXA bookends a training block with hard data: lean mass by region, fat mass, and the bone density numbers distance runners can't afford to ignore. ### Trail, Ultra & Snowbowl Athletes Between the Arizona Trail, the Mount Elden trail system, and winter laps at Arizona Snowbowl, Flagstaff athletes train across seasons and sports. A DEXA scan every few months shows whether ski season preserved the muscle summer built. And whether body fat is where you want it before race season. ### Residents Tracking Bone Health Bone density screening is standard preventive care for adults over 50, and Flagstaff patients often arrive with an order from a Northern Arizona Healthcare physician. Self-referred residents book the same scan without paperwork: a T-score baseline first, then periodic rescans to confirm that strength training and treatment are protecting bone. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Flagstaff works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Flagstaff listings on this page, then get in touch to book 2. 02 ### 10-minute scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3. 03 ### 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 Flagstaff DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### Flagstaff-Area Clinics 2 clinics serve the Flagstaff 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 Where clinics publish a cash price, the middle half of prices runs $120–$199. The clinic confirms the price when you book. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. [Compare DEXA prices](/dexa-scan-cost) ## Ready to get your DEXA scan in Flagstaff? Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch. [See clinics](#locations) [Call Dexascans: (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Flagstaff DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Flagstaff, AZ? Flagstaff has two DEXA clinics listed on this page, and each card shows its address and contact details. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll match you with the scanner closest to you and a time that fits your training week, whether you're coming from NAU, the Southside, or a trailhead. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Flagstaff? Prices are set by each clinic, not by Dexascans.com. Cash-pay DEXA in the Flagstaff area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. Many clinics accept HSA and FSA payments, and self-pay rates are often well below what hospital imaging departments charge for comparable scans; confirm the exact price when you book. Do I need a doctor's referral for a DEXA scan in Flagstaff? Not for body composition. You can book that scan directly, no paperwork required. A bone density DEXA billed to insurance for osteoporosis screening usually does need a physician's order, the same way it works for patients referred through Northern Arizona Healthcare. If you'd rather skip the referral, self-pay bone density scans (priced by the clinic) are available without one. Will insurance pay for a DEXA scan in Flagstaff, Arizona? Often yes for bone density: when a physician orders the test as medically necessary (for example, osteoporosis screening coordinated through a Flagstaff Medical Center provider) insurance frequently covers it. Body composition scans for fitness and wellness purposes are typically self-pay, priced by each clinic and usually in the $99-$250 range; HSA/FSA cards are often accepted for both, so confirm when you book. Is a DEXA scan safe at Flagstaff's altitude? Yes. The scan uses a very low-dose X-ray, roughly one-tenth of a standard chest X-ray, and living at Flagstaff's 7,000-foot elevation already exposes you to more natural background radiation each day than a scan delivers. It's painless and non-invasive, and table time is only 10-15 minutes. What does a full-body DEXA scan measure in Flagstaff? Total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle mass in each arm, leg, and the trunk, visceral fat around the organs, and bone mineral density, one scan, one report. For runners stacking mileage at altitude, that regional lean-mass data shows whether a hard block built muscle or quietly ate into it. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Flagstaff? Budget about 30 minutes door to door, including check-in; the scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. That's quick enough to scan in the morning and still make a lunchtime loop of Buffalo Park; ask the clinic how soon your full results report arrives. How does DEXA compare to the InBody scan at my Flagstaff gym? InBody and other bioelectrical impedance devices estimate composition from an electrical signal, and readings can swing 5-8% with hydration, a real problem in Flagstaff's dry mountain air, where athletes often test partially dehydrated. DEXA measures tissue directly with X-ray at roughly ±1-2% accuracy, which is why research labs and sports scientists treat it as the test the research uses. Do altitude-training athletes visiting Flagstaff use DEXA scans? Constantly. Flagstaff has hosted elite altitude camps since the run-up to the 1968 Olympics, and professionals working with groups like HYPO2 routinely bookend a three-to-five-week camp with body composition testing. A DEXA at the start and end of a Flagstaff block shows exactly how lean mass and fat responded to the added training stress at 7,000 feet. Why do Flagstaff runners and NAU athletes care about DEXA? This is a town where the NAU men's cross country program has won multiple NCAA titles and recreational runners share Buffalo Park with Olympians. DEXA gives that community two things a scale can't: regional lean-mass tracking through high-mileage blocks, and bone mineral density screening, critical for distance runners, who carry elevated risk of low bone density and stress injury. Find a clinic ## 2 DEXA scan locations in Flagstaff Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Flagstaff metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Flagstaff area. 2 clinics - 1 ### [Northern Arizona Radiology](/c/northern-arizona-radiology) 77 West Forest Avenue, #102 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Call price not published [(928) 773-2515](tel:+19287732515) Call to confirm current hours [Call (928) 773-2515](tel:+19287732515) [View details](/c/northern-arizona-radiology) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Northern%20Arizona%20Radiology%2C%2077%20West%20Forest%20Avenue%2C%20%23102%2C%20Flagstaff%2C%20AZ%2C%2086001) - 2 ### [SimonMed - Flagstaff](/c/simonmed-imaging-flagstaff) 1000 North Humphreys Street, suite 100 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Call price not published [(928) 223-0200](tel:+19282230200) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (928) 223-0200](tel:+19282230200) [View details](/c/simonmed-imaging-flagstaff) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SimonMed%20-%20Flagstaff%2C%201000%20North%20Humphreys%20Street%2C%20suite%20100%2C%20Flagstaff%2C%20AZ%2C%2086001) No clinics match these filters Every Flagstaff-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. 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