--- title: "DEXA Scan in Prescott, AZ | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Prescott, AZ — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/az/prescott" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Arizona](/#az) / Prescott Arizona · Yavapai County # DEXA scans in Prescott Prescott sits a mile above sea level, with the Courthouse Plaza and Whiskey Row at its center, Thumb Butte and the Granite Dells on its horizon, and a decades-long reputation as one of the country's favorite retirement towns. A DEXA scan turns that active, high-elevation life into hard numbers (bone mineral density with T-scores, lean muscle mass, body fat percentage, and visceral fat) in a single short appointment. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (928) 776-2660](tel:9287762660) 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 clinic listed 1 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 the Prescott clinic. →](/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 ## DEXA Scanning in Prescott, Arizona's Mile-High City The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Prescott, 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. Prescott's healthcare district centers on the Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center West campus near Willow Creek Road, where YRMC physician offices cluster along the city's medical office corridor; it is where many local physicians order bone density studies. One DEXA provider is listed for Prescott on this page, with its address and contact details. From the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza and Whiskey Row, the medical corridor is a short drive northwest; from the north side, Willow Creek Road runs straight south past the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus. Living at 5,400 feet keeps this town outdoors (the 54-mile Prescott Circle Trail rings the city past Thumb Butte, the Granite Dells, and Watson Lake) and DEXA gives its hikers, mountain bikers, and large retiree population one 10-15 minute measurement that covers bone density, lean mass, body fat, and visceral fat. 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 Yavapai County Area code 928 Population 48,000+ Major hospital system Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Prescott Each ZIP below is in the Prescott service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 86305 — SimonMed - Prescott - 86305 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Prescott area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## From Whiskey Row to Williamson Valley: Prescott Neighborhoods We Cover Prescott spreads from the historic downtown grid into the pines and granite in every direction; check the listings on this page for the address closest to your part of town. Downtown / Whiskey Row The Courthouse Plaza and the Montezuma Street saloons are Prescott's historic heart. Pinon Oaks A north-side neighborhood with Granite Mountain views, where Willow Creek Road runs straight south past Embry-Riddle. Prescott Lakes Prescott Lakes Parkway connects this golf-and-athletic-club community to Willow Creek Road; compare the addresses in the listings to find the shortest drive. Forest Trails This custom-home community off Iron Springs Road sits only minutes from the medical corridor around the YRMC West campus. Hassayampa Village The gated golf community less than three miles from the city center reaches Gail Gardner Way in roughly ten minutes. Yavapai Hills The Ranch at Prescott Williamson Valley corridor Granite Dells / Watson Lake area Thumb Butte area Cliff Rose Who books one ## Who in Prescott Should Book a DEXA Scan? ### Retirees Establishing a Bone Density Baseline Prescott has drawn retirees for generations, and osteoporosis screening is exactly what DEXA was built for. Many local physicians practice around the Yavapai Regional Medical Center West campus, and a physician-ordered bone density study is covered by Medicare for qualifying patients. For a self-pay baseline, each listing on this page shows its address and contact details; ask about self-pay pricing when you call. ### Circle Trail Hikers and Mountain Bikers Training at 5,400 Feet The 54-mile Prescott Circle Trail, the Thumb Butte climbs, and the granite around Watson Lake keep this town moving year-round. DEXA tells trail athletes what effort alone can't: whether lean mass is holding through a season, where fat is actually coming off, and, critically for high-mileage runners and riders, whether bone density is keeping up with the pounding. ### Embry-Riddle's Aerospace Community and Other Measurement-Minded Locals The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus on Willow Creek Road fills Prescott with engineers, flight students, and faculty who prefer instruments to estimates. DEXA is the instrument-grade option for body composition: X-ray measurement repeatable within ±1-2%, versus the 5-8% swings of gym bioimpedance devices. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Prescott works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Prescott 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 Prescott DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A Prescott-Area Clinic SimonMed - Prescott serves the Prescott area. Its address, phone, and hours are 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 Prescott? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (928) 776-2660](tel:9287762660) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Prescott DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Prescott? One DEXA provider is listed for Prescott on this page with address and contact details. Prescott's medical corridor sits near the Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center West campus on Willow Creek Road. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and Dexascans.com handles the booking. What does a DEXA scan cost in Prescott? Prices vary by clinic — Dexascans.com doesn't set them. Cash-pay DEXA around Prescott generally runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, a bone density test, or the two combined. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at many clinics; confirm when you book. Is a doctor's referral required for a DEXA scan in Prescott? It depends on the scan. Body composition DEXA is a wellness service you book directly, no physician involved. A bone density study only requires a physician's order when you want it billed to insurance for osteoporosis screening. Paying self-pay, you can book a bone density scan without any referral. How much radiation does a DEXA scan expose me to? Roughly one tenth of a chest X-ray, well under a single day of natural background radiation, which is why physicians use DEXA for routine repeat screening. There is nothing invasive about it: you lie fully clothed on an open table for 10-15 minutes at an accredited imaging center. What do DEXA results include? A full report of bone mineral density with T-scores and Z-scores, total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle mass broken out by arms, legs, and trunk, and visceral fat, the metabolically dangerous fat around your organs. For a town of trail users and retirees, it is the bone density and lean mass numbers that usually drive the visit. Will Medicare or my insurance cover a DEXA scan in Prescott? Often, for bone density: Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients, and insurance-billed bone density generally goes through with a physician's order documenting medical necessity, relevant in a city with as many Medicare-age residents as Prescott. Body composition scans are wellness services — self-pay, priced by the clinic, typically in the $99-$250 range. How long does the appointment take, and when are results ready? Table time is 10-15 minutes; plan about half an hour door to door. The complete report (bone density scores, regional lean mass, body fat percentage, visceral fat) arrives within a day or two at most clinics, so a morning scan on Gail Gardner Way is usable data by the next day. Why book a DEXA instead of using the InBody machine at my Prescott gym? Because bioimpedance devices like InBody estimate composition from an electrical signal, and those estimates can swing 5-8% with hydration, meals, and workouts, a real problem at Prescott's dry, mile-high elevation. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray, repeats within ±1-2%, and is the only option that also reads bone mineral density. How do I find a DEXA scan from downtown Prescott or the north side? Each listing on this page shows its address, so start there. From the Courthouse Plaza and Whiskey Row, the medical corridor around the YRMC West hospital campus is a short drive northwest. From Pinon Oaks, the Williamson Valley corridor, or anywhere on the north side, Willow Creek Road runs straight south past the Embry-Riddle campus toward the same corridor. Who in Prescott gets the most out of a DEXA scan? Three groups stand out: retirees establishing and tracking bone density baselines in one of the country's best-known retirement towns; hikers, runners, and mountain bikers on the 54-mile Prescott Circle Trail who want lean mass and stress-fracture risk quantified; and the measurement-minded crowd around Embry-Riddle who would rather have ±1-2% X-ray data than a bathroom-scale guess. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in Prescott Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Prescott area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [SimonMed - Prescott](/c/simonmed-imaging-prescott) 790 Gail Gardner Way Prescott, AZ 86305 Call price not published [(928) 776-2660](tel:+19287762660) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (928) 776-2660](tel:+19287762660) [View details](/c/simonmed-imaging-prescott) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SimonMed%20-%20Prescott%2C%20790%20Gail%20Gardner%20Way%2C%20Prescott%2C%20AZ%2C%2086305) No clinics match these filters Every Prescott-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Prescott Valley, AZ](/az/prescott-valley) [👉 Choose a location in Prescott](#locations) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/#organization", "name": "Dexascans.com", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com", "logo": "https://www.dexascans.com/icons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/az/prescott/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/az/prescott", "name": "DEXA Scan in Prescott, AZ | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Scanning in Prescott, Arizona's Mile-High City. 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