Sana Vita Health
3709 Southern Hills Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
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DEXA Scans in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines pairs its insurance-industry skyline with Gray's Lake loops and the Principal Riverwalk. DEXA scanning gives Iowa's capital city clinically measured body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density.
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 Des Moines 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
Des Moines is an insurance and finance town by day, one of the industry's major American hubs, and a surprisingly active one after hours, with the Principal Riverwalk connecting downtown to the river trails, Gray's Lake Park drawing its steady loop of runners, and Water Works Park offering one of the largest urban parks in the country. Polk County's capital city also hosts the Drake Relays each spring, a reminder that track and field runs deep here. The city's published DEXA option is Sana Vita Health at 3709 Southern Hills Drive on the south side, bringing clinical body composition and bone density measurement to a metro whose hospital care is anchored by UnityPoint Health's Iowa Methodist Medical Center and MercyOne Des Moines. For a city of actuaries, DEXA should make intuitive sense: it replaces estimates with measured numbers, body fat, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density, in a single ten-minute scan.
County
Polk County
Area Code
515
Population
214,000+
Major Hospital System
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist
Serving Des Moines' Neighborhoods
Clients reach the Southern Hills Drive location from across the capital city and its close-in suburbs.
East Village
Sherman Hill
Beaverdale
Drake
South of Grand
Downtown
ZIP Codes We Serve in Des Moines
- 50321 — Sana Vita Health
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Des Moines area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Body Composition Testing in Iowa's Capital
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Des Moines, 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.
Who Relies on DEXA Scanning in Des Moines
Gray's Lake Runners & Riverwalk Regulars
The runners circling Gray's Lake and the cyclists on the Principal Riverwalk use DEXA to verify that training miles are preserving muscle and cutting visceral fat, changes a scale alone will never show.
Downtown Insurance & Finance Professionals
Des Moines' large white-collar workforce treats data seriously, and a scan at Sana Vita Health on Southern Hills Drive delivers a complete body composition report, the ground truth behind any wellness program's estimates.
Adults Monitoring Bone Density
Polk County adults referred for osteoporosis screening, often through physicians at UnityPoint Health or MercyOne, use DEXA T-scores to catch early bone loss and measure treatment response year over year.
Why Book Your Des Moines DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Des Moines-Area Clinic
Sana Vita Health serves the Des Moines 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 Des Moines Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Des Moines 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
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Des Moines?
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Frequently Asked Questions - Des Moines DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Des Moines, IA?
Sana Vita Health, at 3709 Southern Hills Drive in Des Moines, IA, runs DEXA scans for the Des Moines area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Des Moines?
Each Des Moines clinic sets its own price, and cash-pay scans typically run $99–$250 depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or both. The listings on this page carry the clinic's contact details so you can confirm the exact figure before you schedule. HSA and FSA payments are accepted at most locations.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Des Moines?
Not for a body composition scan — you can book that at Sana Vita Health 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 Des Moines, Iowa?
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 Polk County health system like UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist & MercyOne Des Moines, 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 Des Moines?
Yes. A DEXA scan at Sana Vita Health 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 Des Moines?
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 Sana Vita Health.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Des Moines?
Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at Sana Vita Health. 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 Sana Vita Health runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Des Moines
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