DEXA Scans in Brookline, MA
Precision body-composition and bone-density DEXA scanning in Brookline, Massachusetts, right on Beacon Street near Coolidge Corner, minutes from the Longwood Medical Area on the Green Line.
A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle, and bone density in one pass
A licensed medical professional reads every scan
Re-scan later and compare the two reports side by side
Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Brookline Today
The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
FDA-approved medical equipment
HIPAA-compliant and private results
Brookline is a dense, highly educated town of roughly 63,000 that sits as a Norfolk County exclave wrapped almost entirely by the City of Boston. Its residents are unusually medically sophisticated: thousands of physicians, researchers, nurses, and Harvard Medical School faculty who work in the adjacent Longwood Medical Area (Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women's, Boston Children's, and Dana-Farber) live in Coolidge Corner, Washington Square, and Brookline Village, and students and staff from Boston University and Boston College fill in the rest. That means people here already know the difference between a hospital osteoporosis exam and a wellness body-composition scan, and they want the same rigor from both. DEXA Scan Boston serves that audience directly from 1101 Beacon Street, Suite 8W, a dedicated DEXA clinic on the Green Line C branch, a short ride from Coolidge Corner. It offers direct-book, self-pay body-composition and bone-density DEXA — the clinic sets its own pricing, typically in the $99–$250 cash-pay range depending on scan type, with HSA/FSA accepted; confirm the current rate when you book. DEXA measures fat mass, lean mass, and bone density to about 1-2% precision, versus the 5-8% typical of BIA or InBody devices, and the scan itself takes 10-15 minutes (about 30 minutes total) with results back within 24 hours. Body-composition DEXA requires no referral; an insurance-billed diagnostic bone-density exam is a separate hospital-radiology route that needs a physician order, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients.
County
Norfolk County
Area Code
617 / 857
Population
63,000+
Major Hospital System
Beth Israel Deaconess
Brookline Neighborhoods Served by DEXA Scan Boston
DEXA Scan Boston sits at 1101 Beacon Street, Suite 8W, on the Green Line C branch. Here is how it connects to Brookline's neighborhoods and the surrounding communities.
Coolidge Corner Brookline's commercial heart at Beacon and Harvard Streets, home to the Coolidge Corner Theatre and Trader Joe's. It's a short, straight ride up Beacon Street on the Green Line C from DEXA Scan Boston at 1101 Beacon Street.
Washington Square A quieter dining-and-shopping node further west on Beacon Street, marked by its landmark clock at Beacon and Washington. Ride the Green Line C inbound toward Kenmore to reach DEXA Scan Boston at 1101 Beacon Street.
Brookline Village The town's historic civic center north of Route 9, with Town Hall, the main library, and its own Green Line D stop. It's about a mile south of DEXA Scan Boston, easily reached across Coolidge Corner or via Harvard Street.
Longwood / Cottage Farm Brookline's easternmost pocket, bordering Boston's Longwood Medical Area and served by the D-branch Longwood station on Chapel Street. For healthcare workers here, DEXA Scan Boston is a quick trip up Beacon Street to 1101.
Brookline Hills A residential neighborhood around Cypress Street and the Brookline Hills D-branch station, near the high school and Town Hall. It's a short hop over to Beacon Street and DEXA Scan Boston at 1101, Suite 8W.
Fisher Hill A leafy, Olmsted-planned enclave of large estates between Beacon Street and Route 9. Residents drop down to Beacon Street for the Green Line C and DEXA Scan Boston at 1101 Beacon.
Chestnut Hill An affluent area straddling Brookline, Newton, and Boston near the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Boston College. It connects to DEXA Scan Boston via Beacon Street or the C branch toward Cleveland Circle.
Beaconsfield A neighborhood near the Beaconsfield D-branch station on the Brookline-Newton edge, off of Beacon Street's western end. It's a straightforward inbound ride to DEXA Scan Boston at 1101 Beacon Street.
Boston, Longwood Medical Area The dense hospital-and-research cluster just across Brookline's eastern line, anchored by Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women's, Boston Children's, and Dana-Farber. Staff and patients reach DEXA Scan Boston in minutes up Beacon Street to 1101.
Allston / Brighton Boston neighborhoods bordering Brookline to the north, home to many Boston University and Boston College students and young professionals. DEXA Scan Boston is a short trip south to 1101 Beacon Street, Suite 8W.
Newton The suburb bordering Brookline to the west, reachable via the Green Line D or Beacon Street's Cleveland Circle end. Newton residents book DEXA Scan Boston at 1101 Beacon Street on the C branch.
ZIP Codes We Serve in Brookline
- 02446 — DEXA Scan Boston
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Brookline area's main ones, not a limit — call (617) 651-2528 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans in Brookline, Massachusetts
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Brookline, 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.
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.
Bone Density Testing (DXA) in Brookline
DEXA Scan Boston, listed on this page, runs DEXA bone density scans alongside body composition. A bone density test reports the T-score physicians use for osteoporosis screening. With a doctor's order it's typically covered by insurance or Medicare; booked directly, it's a cash-pay scan and no referral is required.
New to bone density testing? T-scores, screening guidelines, and costs explained .
Who Benefits from a DEXA Scan in Brookline
Longwood-area healthcare and academic professionals
Physicians, nurses, researchers, and Harvard Medical School and Boston University faculty who live in Brookline and work in the Longwood Medical Area know precise data. A body-composition DEXA at DEXA Scan Boston resolves fat and lean mass to about 1-2%, far tighter than the 5-8% typical of InBody or BIA scales, and needs no referral, with results back within 24 hours. It's a quick trip up Beacon Street from Coolidge Corner or Longwood.
Runners and cyclists on the Emerald Necklace and Beacon Street
Brookline's athletes train along the Riverway, the Muddy River paths of the Emerald Necklace, and the Beacon Street corridor. A DEXA scan at 1101 Beacon Street tracks lean-mass gains, side-to-side muscle symmetry, and body-fat changes across a training block, using about one-tenth the radiation of a chest X-ray in a 10-15 minute scan.
Adults 50+ and postmenopausal residents tracking bone density and lean mass
In Brookline's older, health-literate households, bone-density and muscle tracking are ongoing concerns. DEXA Scan Boston offers direct-book bone-density scanning at $199 (or $249 with body composition) for wellness monitoring; a hospital-billed diagnostic osteoporosis exam is a separate route requiring a physician order, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients.
Why Book Your Brookline DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Brookline-Area Clinic
DEXA Scan Boston serves the Brookline area. Its address, phone, and hours are listed further down this page.
Results Within 24 Hours
Your report arrives within 24 hours of the scan, covering body fat percentage, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.
Transparent Pricing
Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in Brookline Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Brookline and book a time that works
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10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
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Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions - Brookline DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Brookline?
DEXA Scan Boston is a dedicated DEXA clinic at 1101 Beacon Street, Suite 8W, in Brookline, on the Green Line C branch near Coolidge Corner. It offers direct-book body-composition and bone-density DEXA scans. Text or call (786) 420-6630 to book, or reach the clinic at (617) 651-2528.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Brookline?
The clinic sets its own rates — Dexascans.com doesn't price scans. Cash-pay DEXA in the Brookline area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. Many clinics accept HSA and FSA cards; confirm when you book.
Where can I get body composition testing near Coolidge Corner?
DEXA Scan Boston sits on Beacon Street a short Green Line C ride from Coolidge Corner. Its body-composition DEXA measures fat mass, lean mass, and distribution to roughly 1-2% precision, much tighter than the 5-8% typical of BIA or InBody devices, and requires no referral.
Do I need a doctor's referral for a DEXA scan in Brookline?
No referral is needed for a body-composition DEXA at DEXA Scan Boston. You can book directly by texting or calling (786) 420-6630. An insurance-billed diagnostic bone-density exam is a separate hospital-radiology route that does require a physician order.
Is DEXA Scan Boston convenient to the Longwood Medical Area?
Yes. At 1101 Beacon Street in Brookline, DEXA Scan Boston is only minutes up Beacon Street from the Longwood Medical Area hospitals (Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women's, Boston Children's, and Dana-Farber) making it easy for Longwood staff and patients to fit in a scan.
How long does a DEXA scan take at this Brookline clinic?
The DEXA scan itself takes about 10-15 minutes, with roughly 30 minutes total for your visit at 1101 Beacon Street. You lie still on an open table while the scanner passes over you, and results are typically ready within 24 hours.
Is a DEXA scan safe? How much radiation is involved?
A DEXA scan uses a very low dose of radiation, on the order of one-tenth that of a standard chest X-ray. It's a quick, non-invasive scan on an open table, which is why DEXA Scan Boston in Brookline can use it for routine wellness and performance tracking.
Can I use my HSA or FSA for a DEXA scan in Brookline?
Generally yes — most clinics accept HSA and FSA cards for self-pay scans, though payment policies are each clinic's own, so confirm with DEXA Scan Boston when you book. Cash-pay pricing typically falls in the $99-$250 range.
Does Medicare or insurance cover a bone-density scan in Brookline?
Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients, and an insurance-billed diagnostic osteoporosis exam is available through hospital radiology with a physician order. DEXA Scan Boston's direct-book bone-density scan is a self-pay option, priced by the clinic and typically in the $99-$250 range, for wellness tracking without going through insurance.
How is a DEXA scan more accurate than my InBody or smart-scale reading?
DEXA is the reference standard for body composition, resolving fat and lean mass to about 1-2%, while bioelectrical-impedance tools like InBody or home scales typically run 5-8% and drift with hydration. For Brookline's data-minded runners, clinicians, and older adults, DEXA Scan Boston at 1101 Beacon Street gives a far more reliable baseline to track over time.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Brookline
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