--- title: "DEXA Scan in Chester, MD | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "DEXA Scans in Chester & Kent Island. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Chester, MD — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/md/chester" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Maryland](/#md) › Chester # DEXA Scans in Chester, MD Book a DEXA scan in Chester, Maryland, Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island on Main Street brings diagnostic bone-density testing to the Eastern Shore side of the Bay Bridge. 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 [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Chester Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_md_chester_mobile&stockist-query=Chester%20MD) [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Chester Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_md_chester_desktop&stockist-query=Chester%20MD) 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 Chester sits on Kent Island at the eastern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the first community travelers reach on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Its published DEXA option is Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island at 1630 Main St., Suite 104, the imaging outpost of the same Luminis Health system that runs Anne Arundel Medical Center across the bridge in Annapolis. DEXA here is a diagnostic bone-density (DXA) exam: insurance-billed scans typically need a physician's order, while self-pay testing through Dexascans.com requires none. Kent Island life is built around the water (workboats out of Kent Narrows, sails off Love Point, crab decks at the Narrows) and around the Cross Island Trail, which carries walkers, runners, and cyclists six miles from Terrapin Nature Park to the Kent Narrows bridge. Having a DXA scanner on Main Street means the island's commuters and retirees no longer need to cross the Bay Bridge for the Chesapeake region's most important bone-health test. County Queen Anne's County Area Code 410 / 443 Population 5,000+ Major Hospital System Luminis Health (Anne Arundel Medical Center) ## DEXA Scan Access Across Kent Island & Queen Anne's County From Love Point to the Narrows and across the county, here's how the area reaches the published Luminis Health Imaging location on Main Street. Chester / Bayside The neighborhoods along Castle Marina and Bayside reach Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island at 1630 Main St. in a couple of minutes. Stevensville Kent Island's largest community is five minutes west on Main Street (MD-18) from the published DXA location. Love Point From the island's northern tip, MD-8 south and Main Street put the Luminis imaging center about ten minutes away. Kentmorr The airpark-and-beach community on the island's west shore drives MD-8 and MD-18, roughly ten minutes to 1630 Main St. Romancoke From the south island along MD-8, Romancoke residents reach the Main Street scanner in about 12 minutes. Dominion The Dominion area south of US-50 connects up Dominion Road to Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island in minutes. Kent Narrows From the marinas and crab decks at the Narrows, the Main Street imaging center is one exit west on US-50. Grasonville Just across the Narrows, Grasonville is about ten minutes from Kent Island's published DEXA location. Queenstown East on US-50, Queenstown reaches Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island in roughly 15 minutes. Centreville Queen Anne's county seat drives MD-213 and US-50 west, about 20 minutes to the Main Street scanner. Annapolis Across the Bay Bridge, Annapolis patients of Luminis Health can use the Kent Island imaging site when the Eastern Shore is the easier drive. ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Chester - 21619 — Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Chester area's main ones, not a limit — call (888) 909-9729 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## DEXA Scans in Chester & Kent Island The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Chester, 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](/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). ## Who Needs DEXA Testing on Kent Island ### Bay Bridge Commuters Thousands of Kent Islanders cross to Annapolis, Baltimore, and DC for work, and health appointments too often mean bridge traffic. A DXA at Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island on Main Street keeps the region's standard bone-density test on the island, 15 minutes on the table, results to your physician or yourself via self-pay booking. ### Watermen & the Working Waterfront Kent Narrows still supports a working seafood fleet, and decades of physical work on the water take a toll on joints and bone. DEXA measures bone mineral density precisely enough to catch early loss, the kind of screening that keeps a waterman culling oysters instead of recovering from a fracture. ### Eastern Shore Retirees & Cross Island Trail Regulars Queen Anne's County draws retirees to the water, and the Cross Island Trail keeps them moving. Medicare covers screening DXA with a physician's order for qualifying adults, typically women 65+ and men 70+, and the Kent Island center's Luminis Health connection makes follow-up with Annapolis specialists seamless. ## Why Book Your Chester DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Chester-Area Clinic Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island serves the Chester 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 Chester Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Chester 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 Chester? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_md_chester_mobile&stockist-query=Chester%20MD) [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_md_chester_desktop&stockist-query=Chester%20MD) [Call (888) 909-9729](tel:8889099729) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Chester DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Chester, MD? On Kent Island itself: Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island at 1630 Main St., Suite 104 in Chester, reachable at (888) 909-9729. It's the imaging outpost of the Luminis Health system behind Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 to arrange your scan. How much is a DEXA scan in Chester, Maryland? Each clinic sets its own rate rather than Dexascans.com; cash-pay DEXA on Kent Island typically runs $99-$250 depending on the exam you book. Many clinics accept HSA and FSA cards, and there's no Bay Bridge toll in the trip, the scanner is on the island. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan on Kent Island? For an insurance-billed diagnostic bone-density exam at the Main Street imaging center, expect to need a physician's order, standard for Luminis Health outpatient imaging. A self-pay scan through Dexascans.com requires none, which is the quicker path for a baseline or body-composition test. Will insurance cover my DEXA scan in Chester? Often, for bone density: Medicare covers screening DXA with a physician's order for qualifying adults, a large share of Queen Anne's County's retiree population qualifies, and commercial plans cover medically necessary exams. Wellness body-composition scans are self-pay, priced by the clinic, typically in the $99-$250 range. Is a DEXA scan safe? Yes. The dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray, less radiation than a normal day outdoors on the Chesapeake. It's a painless, open-table exam with about 10-15 minutes of scan time. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Chester? About half an hour at 1630 Main St., with 10-15 minutes on the table. That's shorter than most Bay Bridge backups, and self-pay results booked through Dexascans.com arrive within 24 hours. What does a DEXA scan measure? The diagnostic DXA at Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island measures hip and spine bone mineral density, the definitive osteoporosis screen. A full-body composition DEXA also maps regional fat and lean muscle and quantifies visceral fat, useful for anyone tracking fitness, not just fracture risk. How is DEXA different from a smart scale or gym InBody reading? Consumer bioimpedance devices estimate composition through an electrical signal and wobble 5-8% with hydration. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray at ±1-2% accuracy, the difference between a guess that changes daily and a number you can trend across seasons. Is there DEXA testing near Stevensville, Kent Narrows, or Grasonville? Yes, the Main Street center in Chester is about five minutes from Stevensville, one US-50 exit from Kent Narrows, and roughly ten minutes from Grasonville. Love Point, Kentmorr, Romancoke, and Queenstown all reach it within about fifteen minutes. Why do Bay Bridge commuters and Eastern Shore retirees book DEXA scans in Chester? Commuters keep the region's standard bone-health test on the island instead of adding another bridge crossing, and retirees, including the Cross Island Trail's daily walkers, get the osteoporosis screening their age group most benefits from, with Annapolis specialists in the same Luminis Health system for follow-up. Book at (786) 420-6630. ## Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Chester Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Chester area. - ### Luminis Health Imaging - Kent Island 1630 Main St., Suite 104 Chester, MD 21619 [(888) 909-9729](tel:8889099729) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_md_chester_mobile&stockist-query=Chester%20MD) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_md_chester_desktop&stockist-query=Chester%20MD) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Luminis%20Health%20Imaging%20-%20Kent%20Island%2C%201630%20Main%20St.%2C%20Suite%20104%2C%20Chester%2C%20MD%2C%2021619) ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Annapolis, MD](/md/annapolis) [👉 Choose a location in Chester](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_md_chester_mobile&stockist-query=Chester%20MD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/#organization", "name": "Dexascans.com", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com", "logo": "https://www.dexascans.com/favicon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/md/chester/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/md/chester", "name": "DEXA Scan in Chester, MD | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Scans in Chester & Kent Island. 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