--- title: "DEXA Scan in Bakersfield, CA | Compare 3 Clinics & Prices" description: "DEXA Scanning in Bakersfield and the Southern San Joaquin Valley. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Bakersfield, CA — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/ca/bakersfield" --- [Dexascan](/) › [California](/locations#ca) › Bakersfield # DEXA Scans in Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield sits where the San Joaquin Valley meets the Kern River, a city that works hard in oil and agriculture and trains along the Kern River Parkway. A DEXA scan gives residents clinical-grade numbers for body fat, lean muscle, and bone density in a single short visit. 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 Bakersfield Today](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA) [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Bakersfield Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ca_bakersfield&stockist-query=Bakersfield%20CA) 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 Kern County's seat is a city of more than 400,000 built on two industries, energy and agriculture, and its fitness life runs along the Kern River Parkway Trail, the paved path that follows the river across the west side of town. Cal State Bakersfield adds a university community, and the bluffs above the river in the northeast give runners and cyclists real climbs. The city already has established imaging infrastructure for DEXA: Kern Radiology operates at Memorial Plaza on San Dimas Street and at its Women's Center on Brimhall Road in the growing Rosedale corridor, and the Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center on Truxtun Avenue houses imaging as well. For a workforce that spends long shifts in the oil fields, packing houses, and hospitals, a ten-minute scan is an efficient way to get a real baseline. Body fat percentage, visceral fat, regional muscle mass, and bone density all come from one pass of the scanner, measured rather than estimated. County Kern County Area Code 661 Population 400,000+ Major Hospital System Adventist Health Bakersfield ## Serving Bakersfield From Rosedale to East Bakersfield Clients reach the city's published DEXA options from every part of town, from the Westchester and Oleander historic districts to the newer subdivisions of the southwest. Downtown Bakersfield Westchester Oleander Seven Oaks Rosedale Riverlakes Stockdale La Cresta East Bakersfield Southwest Bakersfield Northeast Bakersfield Haggin Oaks ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Bakersfield - 93301 — Kern Radiology - Memorial Plaza - 93309 — Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center - 93312 — Kern Radiology Women S Center Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Bakersfield area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## DEXA Scanning in Bakersfield and the Southern San Joaquin Valley The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Bakersfield, covering 3 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. 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). ## Who Books a DEXA Scan in Bakersfield ### Kern River Parkway Runners & Cyclists Athletes who log miles on the Kern River Parkway Trail use DEXA to confirm that training is building lean muscle and trimming visceral fat, changes a bathroom scale in a Bakersfield summer simply cannot separate from water weight. ### Oil, Ag & Healthcare Workforce Bakersfield's energy and agriculture workforce puts in physically demanding shifts. A DEXA baseline quantifies muscle balance between limbs and tracks body composition year over year, useful data for anyone whose job depends on their body holding up. ### Adults Screening for Bone Loss With Adventist Health Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, and Kern Radiology anchoring local care, Kern County residents use DEXA T-scores to catch osteopenia early and monitor bone density over time, especially women past menopause. ## Why Book Your Bakersfield DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Bakersfield-Area Clinic Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center serves the Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Bakersfield and book a time that works 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 Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours ## Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Bakersfield? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA) [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ca_bakersfield&stockist-query=Bakersfield%20CA) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Bakersfield DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Bakersfield, CA? Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center, at 6501 Truxtun Ave in Bakersfield, CA, runs DEXA scans for the Bakersfield area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Bakersfield? There is no single Bakersfield price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Bakersfield? Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center needs no referral for either scan type; an insurance-billed bone density exam does need your physician to order it first. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Bakersfield, California? 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 Kern County health system like Adventist Health Bakersfield & Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both. Is a DEXA scan safe in Bakersfield? Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray. What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Bakersfield? One scan in Bakersfield produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements, including the bone-density study a Adventist Health Bakersfield & Bakersfield Memorial Hospital physician would order on its own. How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Bakersfield? Plan on 30 minutes in Bakersfield — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center. Results follow within 24 hours, so a morning scan is a next-day answer. What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan? No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like Adventist Health Bakersfield & Bakersfield Memorial Hospital use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Bakersfield. ## 3 DEXA Scan Locations in Bakersfield Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Bakersfield metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. - ### Comprehensive Blood And Cancer Center 6501 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309 Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ca_bakersfield&stockist-query=Bakersfield%20CA) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Comprehensive%20Blood%20And%20Cancer%20Center%2C%206501%20Truxtun%20Ave%2C%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA%2C%2093309) - ### Kern Radiology - Memorial Plaza 3838 San Dimas St Bakersfield, CA 93301 Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ca_bakersfield&stockist-query=Bakersfield%20CA) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kern%20Radiology%20-%20Memorial%20Plaza%2C%203838%20San%20Dimas%20St%2C%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA%2C%2093301) - ### Kern Radiology Women S Center 9920 Brimhall Road Bakersfield, CA 93312 Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ca_bakersfield&stockist-query=Bakersfield%20CA) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kern%20Radiology%20Women%20S%20Center%2C%209920%20Brimhall%20Road%2C%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA%2C%2093312) [👉 Choose a location in Bakersfield](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Bakersfield%2C%20CA) ```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/favicon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/ca/bakersfield/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/ca/bakersfield", "name": "DEXA Scan in Bakersfield, CA | Compare 3 Clinics & Prices", "description": "DEXA Scanning in Bakersfield and the Southern San Joaquin Valley. 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