DEXA Scans in Bel Air, MD
Book a DEXA scan in Bel Air, Maryland, two published Advanced Radiology centers sit on Plumtree Road, bringing diagnostic bone-density imaging to Harford County's seat. Self-pay options with HSA/FSA accepted.
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
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The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
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Bel Air is Harford County's seat and its center of gravity: a compact Main Street town of about 10,000 whose greater area (Bel Air South, Bel Air North, and Fountain Green) holds many times that. The town's published DEXA options face each other on Plumtree Road in the Bel Air South corridor: Advanced Radiology - Harford Imaging at 201 Plumtree Rd, Ste. 101, and Advanced Radiology - Harford at 104 Plumtree Rd, Ste. 106, both part of RadNet's Maryland network of outpatient imaging centers. DEXA at both is a diagnostic bone-density (DXA) exam. Insurance-billed scans typically need a physician's order, while self-pay testing through Dexascans.com does not. University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center anchors the town's health care from its campus off MD-24, the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail threads the town for runners and walkers, and Aberdeen Proving Ground, the county's biggest employer, is a short drive east. Few Maryland towns this size carry two dedicated imaging centers; Bel Air's residents might as well use them.
County
Harford County
Area Code
410 / 443 / 667
Population
10,000+ (town)
Major Hospital System
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
DEXA Scan Access Across Bel Air & Harford County
From Main Street to the county's crossroads towns, here's how Harford County lines up with the two published Plumtree Road imaging centers.
Downtown Bel Air / Main Street From the courthouse and Main Street shops, both Advanced Radiology centers on Plumtree Road are about five minutes south via MD-924.
Bel Air South The Plumtree Road corridor is home turf, Advanced Radiology - Harford Imaging (201 Plumtree Rd) and Advanced Radiology - Harford (104 Plumtree Rd) sit right in the neighborhood.
Bel Air North North of town near Rock Spring, residents run down MD-24 and MD-924 to the Plumtree Road imaging centers in about ten minutes.
Fountain Green East on MD-22, Fountain Green reaches the published DEXA locations in under ten minutes.
Abingdon South along MD-924 and I-95, Abingdon is roughly ten minutes from both Advanced Radiology centers.
Forest Hill North on MD-23, Forest Hill residents reach Plumtree Road in about 12 minutes, or jog partway there on the Ma & Pa Trail.
Fallston West on MD-152 and US-1, Fallston is a 12-minute drive from Bel Air's published DXA scanners.
Churchville East on MD-22 toward the Proving Ground, Churchville reaches the Plumtree Road centers in about ten minutes.
Edgewood From the Edgewood area of APG, MD-24 north delivers you to Advanced Radiology's Bel Air centers in about 15 minutes.
Aberdeen Harford's second-largest town takes US-1 or MD-22 west, roughly 15 minutes to either Plumtree Road location.
ZIP Codes We Serve in Bel Air
- 21015 — Advanced Radiology - Harford Imaging, Advanced Radiology - Harford
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Bel Air area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans in Bel Air & Harford County
The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Bel Air, 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 Gets a DEXA Scan in Bel Air
Aberdeen Proving Ground Workforce
APG's soldiers, civilians, and contractors make up Harford County's largest workforce, and body-composition standards are part of military life. A DEXA scan gives service members a read on body fat and lean mass, far more precise than a tape test, bookable self-pay through Dexascans.com with no referral.
Ma & Pa Trail Runners & Active Families
The Ma & Pa Heritage Trail runs through Bel Air's neighborhoods on the old railroad grade, and the town's running clubs and rec-league families keep it busy. DEXA tracks the results, lean mass, body fat, and bone density measured at ±1–2% accuracy, scan over scan.
Harford County Adults Screening Bone Density
Both Plumtree Road centers perform diagnostic bone-density DXA, the standard test for osteoporosis. Physicians affiliated with UM Upper Chesapeake Health order insurance-billed scans routinely for postmenopausal women and adults 65+; Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients, and self-pay scans skip the referral.
Why Book Your Bel Air DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Bel Air-Area Clinic
Advanced Radiology - Harford Imaging serves the Bel Air 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 Bel Air Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Bel Air 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
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Frequently Asked Questions - Bel Air DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Bel Air, MD?
Bel Air has two published locations, both on Plumtree Road in the Bel Air South corridor: Advanced Radiology - Harford Imaging at 201 Plumtree Rd, Ste. 101, and Advanced Radiology - Harford at 104 Plumtree Rd, Ste. 106, both reachable at (888) 972-9700. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 and we'll book whichever suits your schedule.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Bel Air?
Pricing is each clinic's own — Dexascans.com doesn't set it. Cash-pay DEXA in the Bel Air area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. Many clinics accept HSA and FSA payments, often simpler than navigating an insurance claim for a screening exam.
Do I need a doctor's order for a DEXA scan in Bel Air, Maryland?
For an insurance-billed bone-density exam at either Advanced Radiology center, yes, diagnostic DXA at Maryland imaging centers is normally physician-ordered, and UM Upper Chesapeake Health doctors write those orders routinely. Self-pay booking through Dexascans.com needs no referral.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Bel Air?
Bone-density DXA is commonly covered when medically necessary. Medicare covers screening for qualifying adults, typically women 65+ and men 70+ or younger patients with risk factors. Body-composition scans for fitness purposes are self-pay, priced by the clinic, typically $99-$250.
Is a DEXA scan safe?
Yes. The radiation dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, well under what a routine day of background exposure. The scan is painless and open-table, with roughly 10-15 minutes of scan time.
How long does a DEXA appointment take in Bel Air?
Plan on about 30 minutes at either Plumtree Road center, including check-in. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes, and self-pay results booked through Dexascans.com are delivered within 24 hours.
What does a DEXA scan measure?
The diagnostic DXA performed at both Advanced Radiology centers measures bone mineral density at the hip and spine, the definitive osteoporosis test. Full-body composition DEXA additionally maps fat and lean muscle by region and quantifies visceral fat. Dexascans.com can point you to the right version for your goal.
Is DEXA more accurate than a gym InBody scan in Harford County?
Considerably, bioimpedance readings drift 5-8% with hydration and meal timing, while DEXA's direct X-ray measurement stays within about ±1-2%. For anyone trending a number across months of Ma & Pa Trail miles or gym blocks, DEXA is the only stable yardstick.
Is there DEXA testing near downtown Bel Air, Abingdon, or Forest Hill?
Yes, the two Plumtree Road centers sit about five minutes south of Main Street via MD-924, roughly ten minutes from Abingdon up MD-924, and about 12 from Forest Hill down MD-24. Fountain Green, Fallston, and Churchville all reach them in ten to twelve minutes.
Do Aberdeen Proving Ground personnel use DEXA scans in Bel Air?
Yes. APG is Harford County's largest employer, and service members and civilians tracking body-composition standards use DEXA for body-fat and lean-mass numbers a tape test can't deliver. Both Bel Air centers are 15-20 minutes from post, and self-pay booking at (786) 420-6630 needs no referral.
2 DEXA Scan Locations in Bel Air
Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Bel Air metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.
Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Bel Air area.
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Advanced Radiology - Harford