--- title: "DEXA Scan in Metairie, LA | Compare 2 Clinics" description: "DEXA Scans in Metairie & East Jefferson. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Metairie, LA — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/la/metairie" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Louisiana](/#la) / Metairie Louisiana # DEXA scans in Metairie Book a DEXA scan in Metairie, Louisiana, from the listings on this page, each with its address. Diagnostic-grade bone density and body composition data for the New Orleans metro's largest suburb. [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 2 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 2 Metairie 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 ## DEXA Scans in Metairie & East Jefferson The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Metairie, covering 2 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. Metairie is Jefferson Parish's largest community, an unincorporated city of more than 140,000 stretching from the 17th Street Canal to Kenner between Lake Pontchartrain and Airline Drive. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its address and contact details, and LCMC Health's East Jefferson General Hospital on West Esplanade anchors the community's hospital care. Insurance-billed bone density scans typically require a physician's order, while self-pay testing through Dexascans.com requires none. Metairie trains along the water, the lakefront levee path through Bucktown fills with runners and cyclists every evening, and it commutes hard, with Causeway and I-10 traffic defining the workweek. From Old Metairie's oak streets to Fat City's revived blocks, a DEXA scan puts clinical numbers behind the health of a community that Mardi Gras krewes, seafood joints, and levee miles all call home. 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 Jefferson Parish Area code 504 Population 143,000+ Major hospital system LCMC Health (East Jefferson General Hospital) Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Metairie Each ZIP below is in the Metairie service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 70001 — LCMC Health Ridgelake Health Center - 70006 — Capitol Imaging - Veterans Boulevard - 70001 - 70006 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Metairie area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## DEXA Scan Access Across Metairie's Neighborhoods From the lakefront to Airline Drive, here's how Metairie and its neighbors line up; each listing below shows its address. Old Metairie The oak-lined streets off Metairie Road, one of the community's most recognizable residential areas. Fat City Metairie's walkable dining district, whose revived blocks draw diners from across the parish. Bucktown Levee-path runners and cyclists finish their miles at the Bucktown Marsh, on the lakefront by the 17th Street Canal. Bonnabel Place Between Metairie Road and Veterans, Bonnabel Place is a residential neighborhood on Metairie's east side. Lakefront / West Esplanade The lakefront corridor near East Jefferson General Hospital, tied to the rest of Metairie by Causeway Boulevard. Clearview Corridor From the Clearview Parkway retail spine, I-10 runs east across the rest of Metairie. Airline Park South Metairie's Airline Park neighborhoods, linked to the rest of Metairie by Airline Drive and Causeway Boulevard. Jefferson / Old Jefferson Along the river between Metairie and New Orleans, Old Jefferson is one of East Jefferson's riverside communities. Harahan & River Ridge Jefferson Parish's riverbend communities, linked to Metairie by Clearview and Hickory. Kenner Metairie's western neighbor, connected by Veterans Memorial Boulevard and I-10. Lakeview (New Orleans) Just across the 17th Street Canal in New Orleans, Lakeview connects to Metairie via Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Who books one ## Who Books DEXA Testing in Metairie ### Metro Professionals on the Causeway–I-10 Grid Metairie's workforce spends its margins in traffic, which makes a 10-15 minute DEXA an efficient health investment: body fat, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density in one scan, results within a day or two at most clinics when booked through Dexascans.com. ### Levee-Path Runners & Cyclists The Lake Pontchartrain levee path through Bucktown is Metairie's default training ground. DEXA gives the runners and riders who log those miles an honest scoreboard, ±1–2% accuracy on lean mass and body fat, unaffected by the hydration swings that skew gym bioimpedance readings in south Louisiana heat. ### Seniors & Postmenopausal Women Bone-density DXA is the standard osteoporosis screen, and Metairie's large retiree population is exactly who it serves. Physicians affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital and the wider LCMC Health network order insurance-billed scans; self-pay testing through Dexascans.com is available without a referral. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Metairie works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Metairie 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 Metairie DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### Metairie-Area Clinics 2 clinics serve the Metairie 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 Metairie? 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 - Metairie DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Metairie, LA? Capitol Imaging - Veterans Boulevard, at 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd, #100 in Metairie, LA, runs DEXA scans for the Metairie area. Call (504) 883-5999 to schedule your appointment. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Metairie? Expect a cash-pay range of roughly $99–$250 in Metairie — 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 Metairie? 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 Metairie may ask for an order either way. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Metairie, Louisiana? 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 health system in Jefferson Parish like LCMC Health (East Jefferson General 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 Metairie? Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Metairie 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 Metairie? 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 Metairie when you book. How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Metairie? Around half an hour door to door at Capitol Imaging - Veterans Boulevard, 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 Metairie listings above. One test, one machine. Find a clinic ## 2 DEXA scan locations in Metairie Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Metairie metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Metairie area. 2 clinics - 1 ### [Capitol Imaging - Veterans Boulevard](/c/capitol-imaging-veterans-boulevard) 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd, #100 Metairie, LA 70006 Call price not published [(504) 883-5999](tel:+15048835999) Call to confirm current hours [Call (504) 883-5999](tel:+15048835999) [View details](/c/capitol-imaging-veterans-boulevard) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Capitol%20Imaging%20-%20Veterans%20Boulevard%2C%204241%20Veterans%20Memorial%20Blvd%2C%20%23100%2C%20Metairie%2C%20LA%2C%2070006) - 2 ### [LCMC Health Ridgelake Health Center](/c/lcmc-health-ridgelake-health-center) 2121 Ridgelake Drive, 4th Floor Metairie, LA 70001 Call price not published [(504) 896-2888](tel:+15048962888) Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (504) 896-2888](tel:+15048962888) [View details](/c/lcmc-health-ridgelake-health-center) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LCMC%20Health%20Ridgelake%20Health%20Center%2C%202121%20Ridgelake%20Drive%2C%204th%20Floor%2C%20Metairie%2C%20LA%2C%2070001) No clinics match these filters Every Metairie-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. 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