DexaFit Los Alamitos
5122 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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DEXA Scans in Los Alamitos, CA
Los Alamitos, the small Orange County city best known for its Joint Forces Training Base, has its own published DEXA location, DexaFit Los Alamitos on Katella Avenue. One scan measures body fat, lean muscle, and bone density to clinical standards.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
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 Los Alamitos Today
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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
At the northwest corner of Orange County where it meets the Long Beach border, Los Alamitos packs a lot into a city of about 11,000: the Joint Forces Training Base with its Army airfield, the Los Alamitos Medical Center, and a school district whose athletic programs are a point of local pride. The city's published DEXA option is DexaFit Los Alamitos at 5122 Katella Ave, on the same corridor that carries residents between Rossmoor, Seal Beach, and Cypress. For the military community based here, body composition is not a vanity metric, it is a readiness standard, and DEXA is the most precise way to measure it. The scan reports total and regional body fat, lean mass, and bone density in about ten minutes, giving service members, athletes, and older adults alike a number they can actually act on.
County
Orange County
Area Code
562
Population
11,000+
Major Hospital System
Los Alamitos Medical Center
ZIP Codes We Serve in Los Alamitos
DEXA scan coverage across 1 ZIP code in and around Los Alamitos.
- 90720 — DexaFit Los Alamitos
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Los Alamitos area's main ones, not a limit — call (562) 669-3633 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans on Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Los Alamitos, 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 .
Who Gets Scanned in Los Alamitos
Service Members & Veterans at the Joint Forces Training Base
Personnel connected to Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos live with body composition standards. DEXA delivers the definitive measurement, total and regional body fat percentage, for tracking readiness far more accurately than a tape test.
Youth Sports Families & Local Athletes
Los Alamitos is a sports-proud community, and parents and student-athletes use DEXA to establish healthy baselines, monitor lean-mass development, and keep training grounded in measured data rather than scale weight.
Adults Monitoring Bone Density
With Los Alamitos Medical Center in town, residents referred for osteoporosis screening can pair physician care with DEXA T-scores, the gold-standard measurement for catching bone loss early and tracking treatment response.
Why Book Your Los Alamitos DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Los Alamitos-Area Clinic
DexaFit Los Alamitos serves the Los Alamitos 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
Body composition scans from $149, bone density from $199. Prices are published upfront and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in Los Alamitos Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Los Alamitos 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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Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
Frequently Asked Questions - Los Alamitos DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Los Alamitos, CA?
DexaFit Los Alamitos, at 5122 Katella Ave in Los Alamitos, CA, runs DEXA scans for the Los Alamitos area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Los Alamitos?
$149 for a body composition scan, $199 for a bone density test, or $249 for the package that covers both plus visceral fat. Those are the prices booked through Dexascans.com for Los Alamitos, with no added fees. HSA and FSA payments are accepted.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Los Alamitos?
Not for a body composition scan — you can book that at DexaFit Los Alamitos directly. A bone density scan billed to insurance usually needs a physician's order, though if you pay cash for it, no referral is required either.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Los Alamitos, 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 Orange County health system like Los Alamitos Medical Center, 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 Los Alamitos?
Yes. A DEXA scan at DexaFit Los Alamitos delivers roughly a tenth the radiation of a chest X-ray, less than you absorb from natural background sources in a normal day. Nothing touches you and nothing is injected. You lie still for 10-15 minutes.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Los Alamitos?
Total and regional body fat percentage, how lean muscle is distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat around the organs, and bone mineral density. All of it from one 10-minute scan at DexaFit Los Alamitos.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Los Alamitos?
Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at DexaFit Los Alamitos. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. Your results report arrives within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
Nothing. Both stand for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. DXA is what clinicians write, DEXA is what most people say, and DexaFit Los Alamitos runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Los Alamitos
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