--- title: "DEXA Scan in Long Beach, CA | Compare 3 Clinics" description: "DEXA body scans in Long Beach, CA. Medical-grade body fat analysis, visceral fat scan & bone density testing. Compare local clinics. Book today!" image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/ca/long-beach" --- [Dexascans](/) / [California](/#ca) / Long Beach California # DEXA scans in Long Beach Medical-grade DEXA body composition scans and bone density testing across the Long Beach area. DEXA is the method sports-medicine clinics and osteoporosis screening programs use to measure body fat and bone mineral density. [See clinics](#locations) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) 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 clinics listed 3 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 3 Long Beach clinics. →](/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 ## What a DEXA Scan Tells You in Long Beach The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Long Beach, 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). Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Long Beach Each ZIP below is in the Long Beach service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 90806 — United Medical Imaging - Central Long Beach - 90808 — Wave Imaging - Long Beach - 90813 — United Medical Imaging - South Long Beach - 90806 - 90808 - 90813 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Long Beach area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Long Beach works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Long Beach 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 Long Beach DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### Long Beach-Area Clinics 3 clinics serve the Long Beach 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](/dexa-scan-cost) ## Ready to get your DEXA scan in Long Beach? Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch. [See clinics](#locations) [Call Dexascans: (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Long Beach DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Long Beach, CA? United Medical Imaging - Central Long Beach, at 701 East 28th Street, #318 in Long Beach, CA, runs DEXA scans for the Long Beach area. Call (562) 426-7000 to schedule your appointment. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Long Beach? Expect a cash-pay range of roughly $99–$250 in Long Beach — 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 Long Beach? 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 Long Beach may ask for an order either way. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Long Beach, California? Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician in the Long Beach area orders the scan as medically necessary, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay in Long Beach, typically $99–$250 depending on the clinic. HSA and FSA cards work for both. Is a DEXA scan safe in Long Beach? Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Long Beach 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 Long Beach? 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 Long Beach when you book. How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Long Beach? Around half an hour door to door at United Medical Imaging - Central Long Beach, 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 Long Beach listings above. One test, one machine. Find a clinic ## 3 DEXA scan locations in Long Beach Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Long Beach metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the 3 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Long Beach area. 3 clinics - 1 ### [United Medical Imaging - Central Long Beach](/c/united-medical-imaging-of-central-long-beach) 701 East 28th Street, #318 Long Beach, CA 90806 Call price not published [(562) 426-7000](tel:+15624267000) Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (562) 426-7000](tel:+15624267000) [View details](/c/united-medical-imaging-of-central-long-beach) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=United%20Medical%20Imaging%20-%20Central%20Long%20Beach%2C%20701%20East%2028th%20Street%2C%20%23318%2C%20Long%20Beach%2C%20CA%2C%2090806) - 2 ### [United Medical Imaging - South Long Beach](/c/united-medical-imaging-of-south-long-beach) 1040 Elm Avenue, #102 Long Beach, CA 90813 Call price not published [(562) 285-1000](tel:+15622851000) Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Sat: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Sun: Closed [Call (562) 285-1000](tel:+15622851000) [View details](/c/united-medical-imaging-of-south-long-beach) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=United%20Medical%20Imaging%20-%20South%20Long%20Beach%2C%201040%20Elm%20Avenue%2C%20%23102%2C%20Long%20Beach%2C%20CA%2C%2090813) - 3 ### [Wave Imaging - Long Beach](/c/wave-imaging-long-beach) 3320 Los Coyotes Diagonal Long Beach, CA 90808 Call price not published [(562) 627-0903](tel:+15626270903) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (562) 627-0903](tel:+15626270903) [View details](/c/wave-imaging-long-beach) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wave%20Imaging%20-%20Long%20Beach%2C%203320%20Los%20Coyotes%20Diagonal%2C%20Long%20Beach%2C%20CA%2C%2090808) No clinics match these filters Every Long Beach-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. 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