Dexafit Mankato
1651 Commerce Dr Suite #200
North Mankato, MN 56003
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DEXA Scans in North Mankato, MN
North Mankato sits on the west bank of the Minnesota River, across from Mankato and Minnesota State University. Dexafit Mankato on Commerce Drive brings medical-grade DEXA body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measurement to the whole river valley.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
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 North Mankato 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
On the Nicollet County side of the Minnesota River, North Mankato pairs a quiet residential upper bluff with a busy commercial district along the Highway 169 corridor, and it holds a national reputation in amateur sports as the home of the Caswell Park softball complex. The area's published DEXA provider, Dexafit Mankato, operates at 1651 Commerce Dr Suite #200 in North Mankato's commercial district, which makes precise body composition testing a local errand rather than a drive to the Twin Cities. Across the river, Mankato brings Minnesota State University's students and athletes plus the regional draw of Mayo Clinic Health System's Mankato campus, so the valley already thinks in clinical terms about health. For residents of either side of the river, a DEXA visit converts gym effort into hard numbers: fat mass, lean mass by region, visceral fat, and bone density.
County
Nicollet County
Area Code
507
Population
14,000+
Major Hospital System
Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato
ZIP Codes We Serve in North Mankato
DEXA scan coverage across 1 ZIP code in and around North Mankato.
- 56003 — Dexafit Mankato
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the North Mankato area's main ones, not a limit — call (507) 445-6648 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Body Composition Testing in North Mankato
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for North Mankato, 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 .
Who Uses DEXA Scanning in the Mankato Area
Minnesota State University Students & Athletes
Mavericks athletes and recreational lifters from the Mankato campus cross the river to Dexafit Mankato on Commerce Drive for regional lean-mass data that shows exactly where a strength program is working, arm by arm and leg by leg.
Caswell Park & League Athletes
North Mankato's softball and youth-sports community around Caswell Park uses DEXA to set honest offseason baselines, then re-scans to verify that winter training built muscle instead of merely moving the bathroom-scale number.
Adults Tracking Bone Health in the River Valley
Patients coordinating care with Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato use DEXA bone density T-scores as their screening baseline, catching early bone loss years before a fracture would reveal it.
Why Book Your North Mankato DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified North Mankato-Area Clinic
Dexafit Mankato serves the North Mankato 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
Body composition scans from $149, bone density from $199. Prices are published upfront and HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in North Mankato Works
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Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest North Mankato 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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Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
Frequently Asked Questions - North Mankato DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in North Mankato, MN?
Dexafit Mankato, at 1651 Commerce Dr Suite #200 in North Mankato, MN, runs DEXA scans for the North Mankato area. Book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in North Mankato?
Three flat prices for North Mankato: $149 body composition, $199 bone density, $249 for the combined package with visceral fat. That is what you pay booking through Dexascans.com — no facility fee on top — and HSA/FSA funds are accepted.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in North Mankato?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at Dexafit Mankato needs no referral for either scan type; an insurance-billed bone density exam does need your physician to order it first.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in North Mankato, Minnesota?
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 Nicollet County health system like Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, 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 North Mankato?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Dexafit Mankato 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 North Mankato?
One scan in North Mankato 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 Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in North Mankato?
Plan on 30 minutes in North Mankato — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Dexafit Mankato. Results follow within 24 hours, so a morning scan is a next-day answer.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in North Mankato.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in North Mankato
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