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DEXA scans in Tucson

Between the Mount Lemmon climb, the 131-mile Chuck Huckelberry Loop, and El Tour de Tucson every fall, this is one of America's great cycling towns. Five published clinics give Tucson's riders, students, and retirees clinical body fat, muscle, and bone density data.

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Local context

DEXA Scanning Across Tucson

The 5 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Tucson, covering 5 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.

Much of Tucson's growth has landed on the Northwest Side, around Casas Adobes and the La Cholla and Orange Grove corridors, while older Tucson stretches from the Catalina Foothills along East River Road to the Eastside around Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital. The listings on this page show each DEXA clinic's address, so you can pick the one closest to your part of town. Between Mount Lemmon rides, the 131-mile Chuck Huckelberry Loop, and a University of Arizona campus that anchors Banner's academic medicine in Pima County, this is a town with no shortage of reasons to know its bone density.

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
Pima County
Area code
520
Population
540,000+
Major hospital system
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in Tucson

Each ZIP below is in the Tucson 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 Tucson area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.

Neighborhoods

Serving Tucson and Pima County's Communities

From the Northwest Side to the Foothills and the Eastside, check the listings on this page for the DEXA clinic nearest you.

Casas Adobes Tucson's Northwest Side, around La Cholla Boulevard and Orange Grove Road.
Catalina Foothills The neighborhoods climbing from East River Road toward the Santa Catalinas.
Eastside Tucson's Eastside, along North Wilmot Road and around Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital.
Oro Valley
Marana
Flowing Wells
Sam Hughes
Armory Park
Downtown Tucson
Midtown
Tanque Verde
Rita Ranch
Who books one

Who Gets a DEXA Scan in Tucson?

Cyclists & Loop Athletes

Riders training for El Tour de Tucson or grinding up the Mount Lemmon highway, and runners logging Chuck Huckelberry Loop miles, use DEXA to confirm race weight, watch lean mass through big training blocks, and monitor bone density, a genuine concern for cyclists who log far more saddle time than impact.

University of Arizona Students & Researchers

The UA campus community treats measurement seriously, and DEXA is the reference method behind most body composition research. Students, staff, and faculty can book the same class of data their own labs cite.

Foothills & Oro Valley Adults Screening Bone Health

Pima County's large retiree population uses DEXA T-scores, often in coordination with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson physicians, to screen for osteoporosis and track treatment response with the clinical standard.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in Tucson works

  1. Pick a clinic

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

Tucson-Area Clinics

5 clinics serve the Tucson 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

Ready to get your DEXA scan in Tucson?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions - Tucson DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in Tucson, AZ?

Northwest Medical Center - Houghton, at 2200 South Houghton Road in Tucson, AZ, runs DEXA scans for the Tucson area. Call (520) 543-6100 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in Tucson?

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

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 Tucson may ask for an order either way.

Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Tucson, Arizona?

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 Pima County like Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.

Which Tucson ZIP codes are in the service area?

The Tucson service area (520 area) covers 5 ZIP codes, among them 85704, 85711, 85712, 85718, 85748. 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 Tucson?

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

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 Tucson when you book.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Tucson?

Around half an hour door to door at Northwest Medical Center - Houghton, 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 Tucson listings above. One test, one machine.

Find a clinic

5 DEXA scan locations in Tucson

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

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