DEXA Scans in Las Vegas, NV

Nine published clinics ring the Las Vegas Valley, and every one is listed on this page. Desert Radiologists scans on Palomino Lane in the Medical District near UMC, DexaFit Las Vegas sits on West Charleston near The Lakes, Cenegenics operates at Tivoli Village on Summerlin's edge, Project Wellbeing covers the southwest on South Buffalo Drive, and SimonMed has offices at Centennial Hills, West Sunset Road, and East Flamingo Road. Pick the side of the valley you live on and book with that clinic directly.

Prices are set by each independent clinic, not by us — expect roughly $99–$250 for a body composition DEXA in the Las Vegas Valley depending on the clinic and scan type, and confirm the number when you book. Hospital-affiliated imaging tends to sit at the higher end, while wellness-focused clinics like DexaFit or Project Wellbeing often quote flat cash rates. Ask each clinic about HSA/FSA acceptance too, since policies differ.

Las Vegas hosts some of the world's biggest physique events — Mr. Olympia and countless NPC regional shows call the city home. The partner clinics listed here use FDA-approved DEXA equipment accurate to within 1-2% for body fat, lean muscle, and bone density, which is why physique competitors in contest prep, MMA fighters training in Summerlin gyms, and cyclists riding the Red Rock Canyon loop use it to track real change.

No referral is required for a wellness or body composition DEXA — you book straight with whichever clinic you choose. A physician's order usually comes into play only when a bone density scan is billed to insurance for osteoporosis screening, the kind ordered through University Medical Center or Sunrise Hospital physicians. Self-referred clients and trainer or coach referrals are routine at the valley's cash-pay clinics.

Yes. The dose from a DEXA scan is a tiny fraction of a chest X-ray — less than the extra solar radiation you'd absorb during a sunny Las Vegas afternoon outdoors. It's painless, non-invasive, done in 10-15 minutes, and safe enough for most adults to repeat a few times a year.

Plan on 10-15 minutes for the scan itself; how long the full appointment runs depends on each clinic's check-in process, so ask when scheduling. Hours vary by clinic across the valley — the listings on this page show verified details, and it's worth calling to confirm before you drive out, whether you're local or in town for a competition.

Insurance commonly covers a DEXA bone density test when a physician deems it medically necessary, and Nevada plans from carriers like Anthem Blue Cross and UnitedHealthcare often include bone density screening benefits. Body composition scans are usually cash-pay; many Las Vegas clinics take HSA/FSA cards, but verify with the clinic you book. Coverage questions go to the clinic and your insurer, since each provider bills differently.

A full body DEXA measures total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle distribution, visceral fat, and bone mineral density in a single pass. For fitness competitors, athletes training year-round in the Nevada heat, and professionals across Clark County, that's a complete clinical picture of body composition no gym scale can match.

Some Las Vegas performance facilities offer hydrostatic weighing or InBody BIA scans, but DEXA is the reference standard. InBody readings can swing 5-8% with hydration, a critical flaw for athletes training in extreme desert heat and fighting daily dehydration. DEXA measures tissue directly with X-ray technology at ±1-2% accuracy, consistent regardless of hydration status.

Most partner clinics around the valley email a complete report — body fat, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density T-scores — within about 24 hours. Same-day turnaround is up to the individual clinic, so competitors on a contest-prep timeline or visitors flying out soon should raise it when booking.