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DEXA scans in New Orleans

Book a DEXA scan near New Orleans. One scan measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density, and the listings on this page show where each clinic is.

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DEXA Scans In and Around New Orleans

The 5 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for New Orleans, covering 10 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.

New Orleans earns its food reputation and then runs it off around Audubon Park and City Park, over the Crescent City Classic's 10K course, and along the new Lafitte Greenway. The city's commuter geography runs out of Orleans Parish in every direction — west on I-10 or Veterans Boulevard toward Metairie, across the river to the West Bank, and east over the twin spans toward Slidell — and the listings on this page show where each published DEXA clinic sits. With Ochsner and LCMC Health running the region's hospitals, a scan that flags visceral fat or early bone loss — both worth watching in a city this good at eating — moves straight into local follow-up care.

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.

County
Orleans Parish
Area code
504
Population
384,000+
Major hospital system
Ochsner Health
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in New Orleans

Each ZIP below is in the New Orleans service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder.

Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the New Orleans area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.

Neighborhoods

New Orleans Neighborhoods We Serve

Each listing on this page shows its full address, so check where it sits before you go; the neighborhood notes below follow the city's real commute patterns.

Lakeview The lakefront neighborhood on the Metairie line, with Veterans Boulevard heading west.
Mid-City Mid-City, with quick access to I-10 west.
Carrollton Upriver Carrollton, tied to the suburbs by Earhart Boulevard and I-10 west.
Uptown Uptown, a short run from Claiborne to I-10 west or the Huey P. Long Bridge to the West Bank.
Garden District Fifteen minutes to Metairie via the Pontchartrain Expressway and I-10.
CBD-Warehouse District The CBD-Warehouse District, between the Crescent City Connection to the West Bank and I-10 west.
French Quarter The French Quarter, a short hop onto I-10.
Marigny-Bywater Downriver Marigny-Bywater, with the bridge to the West Bank and I-10 east both close by.
Algiers Algiers, New Orleans' own West Bank neighborhood along the West Bank Expressway.
Gentilly Gentilly, with I-10 east heading out over the twin spans.
New Orleans East New Orleans East, along I-10 east toward Slidell.
Tremé Tremé, just off I-10 west.
Who books one

Who Uses DEXA Scanning in New Orleans

Crescent City Classic and Marathon Runners

Racers training around Audubon and City Park use DEXA to confirm a season of miles cut fat without costing leg muscle — measured, not guessed.

Food-Industry Professionals

Chefs, servers, and everyone else whose job is tasting use an annual DEXA visceral-fat number as the honest counterweight to a New Orleans menu, from one ten-minute scan.

Adults Screening Bone Density

Adults across the metro use DEXA bone densitometry to screen for early loss, with Ochsner and LCMC physicians across the region for follow-up when a T-score flags it.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in New Orleans works

  1. Pick a clinic

    Pick the clinic nearest you from the New Orleans listings on this page, then get in touch to book

  2. 10-minute scan

    You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast

  3. 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 New Orleans DEXA scan on Dexascans.com

New Orleans-Area Clinics

5 clinics serve the New Orleans 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

Ready to get your DEXA scan in New Orleans?

Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions - New Orleans DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in New Orleans?

The listings on this page show the DEXA clinics serving New Orleans, each with its address, so you can see which part of the metro it's in. Text or call (786) 420-6630 to book.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in the New Orleans area?

Each clinic prices its own scans — Dexascans.com doesn't set rates. Cash-pay DEXA in the New Orleans area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both, without a hospital's chargemaster attached. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA.

Which location is closest to Uptown, Mid-City, or Lakeview?

Check the addresses in the listings on this page. From Lakeview, Veterans Boulevard heads straight west; from Mid-City, I-10 west is the quick route out of the parish; and from Uptown or the French Quarter, I-10 west and the bridges to the West Bank are both in play outside rush hour.

Where can I get a DEXA scan if I live on the West Bank?

Check the listings on this page for each clinic's address. From Algiers and the rest of the West Bank, the Westbank Expressway is the main route, and the Crescent City Connection leads back across the river.

What about New Orleans East and Gentilly?

Check the listings on this page for the nearest address. From New Orleans East, I-10 east across the twin spans is a reverse commute most of the day, and I-10 west leads back toward the city and Metairie.

Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in New Orleans?

Not for direct-book body-composition scans. Insurance-billed diagnostic bone-density exams at imaging centers need a physician order, which Ochsner and LCMC Health doctors write as routine osteoporosis screening.

Will insurance or Medicare cover it?

Medicare covers screening bone-density DXA for qualifying adults, and physician-ordered diagnostic exams at imaging centers are broadly covered when medically necessary. Wellness body-composition scans are self-pay, priced by the clinic, generally in the $99-$250 range.

How long does a DEXA appointment take?

About 30 minutes for the visit, with 10-15 minutes of painless, open-table scan time — shorter than the line at your favorite po-boy counter.

Is a DEXA scan safe?

Yes. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, well under a day of background exposure, so Crescent City Classic trainees can scan before and after a season without a second thought.

What does DEXA measure that matters in a food city?

Visceral fat — the metabolically active fat around the organs that a mirror never shows — plus total and regional body fat, lean mass, and bone density, each measured to about ±1-2%. It's the honest annual number for anyone whose city eats this well.

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5 DEXA scan locations near New Orleans

Imaging and body-composition facilities around New Orleans. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Any clinic outside the city limits is labeled with the city it's actually in.

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Showing the 5 clinics with verified map coordinates in the New Orleans area.

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