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DEXA scans in Bowie

Book a DEXA scan in Bowie, one of Maryland's largest cities, positioned between Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis in Prince George's County. DEXA measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density in a single quick scan.

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Local context

Two DEXA Options in Bowie, Maryland

The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Bowie, 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.

Bowie grew from a Levitt-built suburb of the 1960s into one of Maryland's largest cities, spread across Prince George's County at the midpoint of the Washington, Baltimore, and Annapolis triangle. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its address and contact details. The Bowie Health Campus is part of University of Maryland Capital Region Health, keeping diagnostic care local. Recreation centers on Allen Pond Park with its lake loop and ice arena, the WB&A Trail that traces the old Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis rail line through town, and Bowie State University, Maryland's oldest historically Black university, just north of the city. For Bowie's commuters and families, DEXA turns general fitness intentions into specific, trackable numbers.

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
Prince George's County
Area code
301 / 240
Population
58,000+
Major hospital system
University of Maryland Capital Region Health (Bowie Health Campus)
Coverage

ZIP codes we serve in Bowie

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

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

Who books one

Who Uses DEXA Scanning in Bowie

WB&A Trail Runners & Cyclists

Locals who train on the WB&A Trail and the loop at Allen Pond Park use DEXA to verify that their miles are cutting visceral fat and holding onto lean muscle, distinctions no bathroom scale can make.

Bowie State University Community

Students, athletes, and staff from Bowie State University, just north of the city, use DEXA body-composition data as a training baseline, with regional muscle and fat breakdowns for arms, legs, and trunk.

Commuters & Adults Screening Bone Health

Bowie's Washington and Baltimore commuters can book DEXA close to home. The listings on this page show each clinic's address and contact details, so adults screening for osteoporosis can find a bone density scan in town.

How it works

How getting a DEXA scan in Bowie works

  1. Pick a clinic

    Pick the clinic nearest you from the Bowie 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 Bowie DEXA scan on Dexascans.com

Bowie-Area Clinics

2 clinics serve the Bowie 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 Bowie?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions - Bowie DEXA Scans

Where can I get a DEXA scan in Bowie, MD?

Community Radiology Associates - Bowie South, at 4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A100 in Bowie, MD, runs DEXA scans for the Bowie area. Call (888) 601-0943 to schedule your appointment.

How much does a DEXA scan cost in Bowie?

Each Bowie 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 Bowie?

Usually not for a self-pay body composition scan in Bowie, though a hospital imaging department may ask for a physician's order for any scan, so check when you book. A bone density scan billed to insurance usually needs one.

Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Bowie, Maryland?

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 Prince George's County like University of Maryland Capital Region Health (Bowie Health Campus), 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 Bowie?

Yes. A DEXA scan at Community Radiology Associates - Bowie South 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 Bowie?

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 whole-body scan in Bowie, wherever a clinic offers body composition as well as bone density.

How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Bowie?

Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at Community Radiology Associates - Bowie South. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. Most clinics send the results report within a day or two.

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 Community Radiology Associates - Bowie South runs the same test under either name. Same test, same machine.

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2 DEXA scan locations in Bowie

Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Bowie metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.

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