--- title: "DEXA Scan in Santa Barbara, CA | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Getting a DEXA Scan in Santa Barbara. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Santa Barbara, CA — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/ca/santa-barbara" --- [Dexascans](/) / [California](/#ca) / Santa Barbara California · Santa Barbara County # DEXA scans in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara has no shortage of people who want a real number instead of an estimate. A DEXA scan gives four of them: bone density, lean muscle mass, body fat percentage, and the visceral fat around your organs. Ten minutes on the table and you know where you stand. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (805) 682-7744](tel:8056827744) 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 clinic listed 1 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 the Santa Barbara clinic. →](/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 ## Getting a DEXA Scan in Santa Barbara The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Santa Barbara, 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. Santa Barbara's medical district has grown up around Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, between Bath and Pueblo streets, a few blocks up from the Mission Street exit off US-101. The listings on this page show each DEXA clinic's address and contact details, so residents of San Roque, Samarkand, the Mesa, or the Riviera can see which one is closest. Commuters heading to Goleta and students juggling class schedules at SBCC or UCSB can call the listed clinics to find a slot that fits. 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). County Santa Barbara County Area code 805 Population 88,000+ Major hospital system Cottage Health Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Santa Barbara Each ZIP below is in the Santa Barbara service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 93105 — Pueblo Radiology Medical Group - 93105 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Santa Barbara area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## Santa Barbara Neighborhoods We Serve From Oak Park and San Roque to the Mesa and the Riviera, check the listings on this page for a DEXA clinic near your neighborhood. Oak Park The neighborhood beside the Cottage Hospital medical district. Samarkand Samarkand borders the Cottage Hospital campus, a quiet neighborhood over a gently rolling hill. San Roque Tree-lined streets off Upper State, with State Street running straight back toward downtown. Upper East The established blocks above Mission Street, east of State. The Mesa The bluff-top neighborhood along Cliff Drive, home to SBCC. The Riviera The hillside neighborhood above town, winding down to Mission Street. Downtown Westside Eastside West Beach Eucalyptus Hill Hidden Valley Who books one ## Who Books DEXA Scans in Santa Barbara? ### Front-Country Trail Runners and Triathletes Santa Barbara's running scene lives on the front-country trails above town and the flat miles along Cabrillo Boulevard. If you are training for a trail race or a triathlon, a DEXA scan separates lean muscle from fat with ±1-2% accuracy, so you can see whether your training block actually built muscle or just dropped water weight. Many local athletes scan quarterly to track body composition through a season. ### Retirees in the Upper East and Samarkand Santa Barbara's established neighborhoods are full of active retirees who walk, golf, and garden well into their 80s. Bone density peaks decades earlier, and osteoporosis often shows no symptoms until a fracture. A DEXA bone density scan takes about 15 minutes on the table and gives you and your physician a baseline T-score, often covered by Medicare when screening criteria are met. ### UCSB and SBCC Students and Staff Between UCSB's campus recreation culture and SBCC's perch above Leadbetter Beach, the college crowd here is unusually fitness-focused. Students cutting weight for club sports, staff starting a strength program, or anyone tired of guessing from a bathroom scale can get a full body composition breakdown (muscle, fat, and visceral fat) in a single 30-minute visit. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Santa Barbara works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A Santa Barbara-Area Clinic Pueblo Radiology Medical Group serves the Santa Barbara area. Its address, phone, and hours are 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 Santa Barbara? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (805) 682-7744](tel:8056827744) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Barbara DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Santa Barbara? The listings on this page show where to get a DEXA scan in Santa Barbara, with each clinic's address and contact details. You can also book through Dexascans.com by calling or texting (786) 420-6630. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Santa Barbara? Each clinic sets its own prices, not Dexascans.com. Cash-pay DEXA in Santa Barbara generally runs $99-$250, depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. HSA and FSA cards are accepted at many providers; ask for the all-in rate when you book so there are no hidden facility fees. Do I need a doctor's referral for a DEXA scan in Santa Barbara? Not for body composition scanning. That is a self-pay wellness service you can book directly. Bone density scans ordered to screen for osteoporosis often require a physician's order if you want insurance to pay, but you can also self-pay without one. Will insurance or Medicare cover my DEXA scan? Body composition scans are self-pay wellness services and are not billed to insurance. Bone density DEXA is different: it is often covered when a physician's order documents medical necessity, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients, common among Santa Barbara's large retiree population. Is DEXA radiation safe? Yes. A DEXA scan uses roughly one-tenth the radiation of a standard chest X-ray, below what you absorb from a normal day of background exposure walking around Santa Barbara. It is considered one of the lowest-dose imaging exams in medicine. What exactly does a DEXA scan measure? Depending on the scan type: bone mineral density (your fracture-risk T-score), total body fat percentage, lean muscle mass by body region, and visceral fat, the metabolically risky fat stored around your organs. It is the reference standard other body-composition methods are judged against. How long does the appointment take, and when do I get results? Plan on about 30 minutes door to door, with only 10-15 minutes actually on the table. Ask about results turnaround when you book. How does DEXA compare to the InBody scanner at my Santa Barbara gym? InBody and other bioelectrical impedance (BIA) devices estimate composition from an electrical signal, and readings can swing 5-8% with hydration, a real issue if you just ran the Mesa or surfed at Leadbetter. DEXA images your actual tissue and is accurate to within 1-2%. I live on the Mesa near SBCC. Where can I get a DEXA scan nearby? Check the addresses in the listings on this page to find the closest one. From the Mesa, Cliff Drive and Castillo Street connect you to US-101 and the rest of the city; from Goleta or UCSB, US-101 south is the main route into town. Who in Santa Barbara benefits most from DEXA scanning? Trail runners and triathletes tracking lean mass through training cycles, postmenopausal women and retirees screening bone density, and anyone starting a strength or weight-loss program who wants a true baseline instead of a bathroom-scale guess. A full-body composition scan adds visceral fat data useful for metabolic health. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in Santa Barbara Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Santa Barbara area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [Pueblo Radiology Medical Group](/c/pueblo-radiology-medical-group) 2320 Bath Street, Suite 113 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Call price not published [(805) 682-7744](tel:+18056827744) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (805) 682-7744](tel:+18056827744) [View details](/c/pueblo-radiology-medical-group) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pueblo%20Radiology%20Medical%20Group%2C%202320%20Bath%20Street%2C%20Suite%20113%2C%20Santa%20Barbara%2C%20CA%2C%2093105) No clinics match these filters Every Santa Barbara-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Ventura, CA](/ca/ventura) [👉 Choose a location in Santa Barbara](#locations) ```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/icons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/ca/santa-barbara/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/ca/santa-barbara", "name": "DEXA Scan in Santa Barbara, CA | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "Getting a DEXA Scan in Santa Barbara. 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