DEXAFIT Boston
799 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
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DEXA Scans in Cambridge, MA
Home to Harvard, MIT, and the Kendall Square biotech cluster, Cambridge expects evidence. A DEXA scan near Fresh Pond delivers it: body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measured to the standard research labs use.
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 Cambridge 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
Cambridge may hold more measurement expertise per square mile than any city in America, with Harvard at one end, MIT and the Kendall Square biotech cluster at the other, and the Charles River paths connecting them. So it fits that the city's published DEXA option, DEXAFIT Boston at 799 Concord Ave, sits beside another local institution: the Fresh Pond loop, the roughly two-mile reservation circuit that West Cambridge runners treat as a daily ritual. The city spans Middlesex County's densest corner, from Porter and Davis-adjacent North Cambridge through Central Square to East Cambridge, with Mount Auburn Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance anchoring clinical care. For a population that runs the Charles, rows past the Head of the Charles course, and reads methods sections for fun, DEXA is the obvious instrument: measured body fat, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone mineral density in about ten minutes.
County
Middlesex County
Area Code
617
Population
118,000+
Major Hospital System
Mount Auburn Hospital
Serving Every Cambridge Square and Beyond
The Concord Avenue location by Fresh Pond is a short trip from every Cambridge neighborhood and the surrounding Middlesex County communities.
Harvard Square
Kendall Square
Central Square
Porter Square
Inman Square
East Cambridge
Cambridgeport
North Cambridge
West Cambridge
Riverside
Mid-Cambridge
Huron Village
Alewife
Somerville
Arlington
Belmont
ZIP Codes We Serve in Cambridge
- 02138 — DEXAFIT Boston
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Cambridge area's main ones, not a limit — call (339) 330-4131 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans in Cambridge, from Fresh Pond to Kendall Square
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Cambridge, 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.
Bone Density Testing (DXA) in Cambridge
DEXAFIT Boston, listed on this page, runs DEXA bone density scans alongside body composition. A bone density test reports the T-score physicians use for osteoporosis screening. With a doctor's order it's typically covered by insurance or Medicare; booked directly, it's a cash-pay scan and no referral is required.
New to bone density testing? T-scores, screening guidelines, and costs explained .
Who Gets a DEXA Scan in Cambridge
Charles River and Fresh Pond Athletes
Runners on Memorial Drive, rowers on the Charles, and Fresh Pond loop regulars use DEXA to confirm training adaptations with the same rigor they expect anywhere else: quantified lean mass, fat mass, and bone density, with the scanner sitting right on the Fresh Pond side of town.
Harvard, MIT, and Biotech Professionals
Cambridge's academic and Kendall Square workforce already lives on validated data. DEXA is the ground-truth body composition instrument behind the estimates that smart scales and wearables produce.
Residents Screening Bone Health
Cantabrigians referred for bone density testing, often through physicians at Mount Auburn Hospital or Cambridge Health Alliance, use DEXA T-scores as the clinical baseline for osteoporosis prevention and monitoring.
Why Book Your Cambridge DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Cambridge-Area Clinic
DEXAFIT Boston serves the Cambridge 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 Cambridge Works
1
Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Cambridge and book a time that works
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
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Cambridge?
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Frequently Asked Questions - Cambridge DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Cambridge, MA?
DEXAFIT Boston, at 799 Concord Ave in Cambridge, MA, runs DEXA scans for the Cambridge area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Cambridge?
Each Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
Not for a body composition scan — you can book that at DEXAFIT Boston 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 Cambridge, Massachusetts?
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 Middlesex County health system like Mount Auburn Hospital & Cambridge Health Alliance, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Which communities near Cambridge do you serve?
Besides Cambridge, we book scans for people in Boston and Brookline, and across the rest of Middlesex County (617 area).
Is a DEXA scan safe in Cambridge?
Yes. A DEXA scan at DEXAFIT Boston 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 Cambridge?
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 Boston.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Cambridge?
Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at DEXAFIT Boston. 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 Boston runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Cambridge
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