--- title: "DEXA Scan in Germantown, MD | Compare 3 Clinics" description: "DEXA Scanning in Upcounty Montgomery. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Germantown, MD — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/md/germantown" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Maryland](/#md) / Germantown Maryland # DEXA scans in Germantown Germantown is Maryland's third-largest community, an upcounty hub where the Maryland SoccerPlex hosts year-round tournaments and I-270's biotech corridor runs through town. DEXA scanning brings body composition and bone density measurement to Germantown's villages on both sides of the interstate. [See clinics](#locations) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) Or call [(786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) and we'll find the nearest clinic. - Most cash-pay scans need no referral - FDA-cleared DEXA technology clinics listed 3 scan · report in a day or two ~10 min A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle and bone density in one pass. [Body fat calculator Know your body fat before you book A tape measure gets you within about 3.5 points. Then compare 3 Germantown clinics. →](/body-fat-calculator) [On Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? How much of your weight loss is muscle? In the trials, 25–39% of the weight lost was lean mass. See your number. →](/glp-1-muscle-loss) Local context ## DEXA Scanning in Upcounty Montgomery The 3 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Germantown, covering 2 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. Germantown's medical cluster grew up around Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, the first U.S. hospital built on a community college campus, beside the Montgomery College Germantown campus. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its address and contact details, and each clinic can confirm the right test for your order when you book. West of I-270, the town's six master-planned villages spread toward Black Hill Regional Park and Little Seneca Lake; south and west, the Maryland SoccerPlex at South Germantown Recreational Park keeps thousands of athletes in motion every weekend. 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). County Montgomery County Area code 301 / 240 Population 91,000+ Major hospital system Holy Cross Germantown Hospital Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Germantown Each ZIP below is in the Germantown service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 20874 — The Radiology Clinic - Germantown - 20876 — Community Radiology - Germantown, Community Radiology Associates - Germantown - 20874 - 20876 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Germantown area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## Serving Germantown's Villages, Both Sides of I-270 Germantown's villages sit on both sides of I-270, and the listings on this page show where each clinic sits. Milestone The Milestone shopping district, Germantown's retail hub just off I-270. Neelsville The village closest to the hospital district around Holy Cross Germantown. Middlebrook A Germantown village tied to the other side of I-270 by Germantown Road. Churchill / Town Center Germantown's Town Center, built around BlackRock Center for the Arts on the west side of the interstate. Gunners Lake The village around Gunners Lake, off Great Seneca Highway and Middlebrook Road. Kingsview Clopper's Mill Waters Landing Seneca Crossing Fox Chapel Who books one ## Who Relies on DEXA Testing in Germantown, MD? ### SoccerPlex Athletes & Sports Families The Maryland SoccerPlex at South Germantown Recreational Park draws thousands of competitive players every week. DEXA gives young athletes and their parents true body composition baselines, lean mass by limb, not a locker-room scale estimate. ### I-270 Biotech & Tech Professionals Germantown's stretch of the I-270 corridor hosts employers like Qiagen and Hughes Network Systems. For a workforce that lives in data, DEXA is the measurement-grade version of a health metric, visceral fat, regional muscle, and bone density in one 30-minute visit. ### Adults Monitoring Bone Density Montgomery County adults referred for osteoporosis screening (often by physicians affiliated with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital) use DEXA T-scores to establish a baseline and track change over time. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Germantown works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Germantown listings on this page, then get in touch to book 2. 02 ### 10-minute scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3. 03 ### 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 Germantown DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### Germantown-Area Clinics 3 clinics serve the Germantown 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](/dexa-scan-cost) ## Ready to get your DEXA scan in Germantown? Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch. [See clinics](#locations) [Call Dexascans: (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Germantown DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Germantown, MD? Community Radiology - Germantown, at 20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 110 in Germantown, MD, runs DEXA scans for the Germantown area. Call (888) 601-0943 to schedule your appointment. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Germantown? There is no single Germantown price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Germantown? Mostly when you want insurance to pay: an insurance-billed bone density exam needs your physician to order it first. Self-pay scans usually need no referral in Germantown, but ask when you book, since some hospital departments require one. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Germantown, 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 Montgomery County like Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, 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 Germantown? Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Community Radiology - Germantown you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray. What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Germantown? Where a Germantown clinic offers body composition as well as bone density, one scan produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements, including the bone-density study a Holy Cross Germantown Hospital physician would order on its own. How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Germantown? Plan on 30 minutes in Germantown — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Community Radiology - Germantown. Results usually follow within a day or two. What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan? No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like Holy Cross Germantown Hospital use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Germantown. Find a clinic ## 3 DEXA scan locations in Germantown Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Germantown metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Germantown area. 3 clinics - 1 ### [Community Radiology - Germantown](/c/community-radiology-germantown) 20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 110 Germantown, MD 20876 Call price not published [(888) 601-0943](tel:+18886010943) Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Sat: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Sun: Closed [Call (888) 601-0943](tel:+18886010943) [View details](/c/community-radiology-germantown) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Community%20Radiology%20-%20Germantown%2C%2020528%20Boland%20Farm%20Rd%20Ste%20110%2C%20Germantown%2C%20MD%2C%2020876) - 2 ### [Community Radiology Associates - Germantown](/c/community-radiology-associates-womens-imaging-germantown) 19851 Observation Drive, #155 Germantown, MD 20876 Call price not published [(888) 601-0943](tel:+18886010943) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun: Closed [Call (888) 601-0943](tel:+18886010943) [View details](/c/community-radiology-associates-womens-imaging-germantown) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Community%20Radiology%20Associates%20-%20Germantown%2C%2019851%20Observation%20Drive%2C%20%23155%2C%20Germantown%2C%20MD%2C%2020876) - 3 ### [The Radiology Clinic - Germantown](/c/the-radiology-clinic-2) 12850 Middlebrook Road, Suite 110 Germantown, MD 20874 Call price not published [(301) 217-0500](tel:+13012170500) Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Sat: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun: Closed [Call (301) 217-0500](tel:+13012170500) [View details](/c/the-radiology-clinic-2) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Radiology%20Clinic%20-%20Germantown%2C%2012850%20Middlebrook%20Road%2C%20Suite%20110%2C%20Germantown%2C%20MD%2C%2020874) No clinics match these filters Every Germantown-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. 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