--- title: "DEXA Scan in Durham, NC | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "DEXA Body Composition Testing in the Bull City. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Durham, NC — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/nc/durham" --- [Dexascans](/) / [North Carolina](/#nc) / Durham North Carolina · Durham County # DEXA scans in Durham In a city where Duke University Hospital sets the clinical bar and thousands log miles on the American Tobacco Trail, Durham residents expect their health data to be real. DEXA delivers exactly that: a low-dose X-ray scan that measures muscle, body fat, visceral fat, and bone density directly, instead of estimating them the way gym devices do. A DEXA appointment is about a 30-minute errand. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (919) 471-4840](tel:9194714840) 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 clinic listed 1 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 the Durham clinic. →](/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 Body Composition Testing in the Bull City The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Durham, 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. Each DEXA clinic listed on this page shows its address and contact details. Northwest Durham's Croasdaile area runs alongside I-85 near the Cole Mill Road exit, roughly five minutes from Duke University and its medical campus, while downtown, Ninth Street, and the neighborhoods around Duke's East Campus are linked by I-85 and Hillsborough Road. A full DEXA report covers fat, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density, measured on medical-grade equipment rather than estimated by a gym device. For Duke staff, RTP commuters, and American Tobacco Trail regulars, that makes it a practical way to see whether training and diet are actually changing body composition. 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 Durham County Area code 919 / 984 Population 290,000+ Major hospital system Duke University Hospital (Duke Health) Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Durham Each ZIP below is in the Durham service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 27704 — Durham Diagnostic Imaging - Independence Park - 27704 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Durham area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## Convenient from Durham's Historic Districts and the Duke Campuses Each listing shows its address, so residents across Durham, from the Croasdaile area off I-85 to the neighborhoods around Duke, can find the closest scan. Croasdaile A northwest Durham neighborhood around Croasdaile Farm along the I-85 service road. Watts-Hillandale A bungalow neighborhood just north of Duke's West Campus and Duke University Hospital. Old West Durham The Ninth Street district and its surrounding blocks. Trinity Park The tree-lined blocks near Duke's East Campus, connected to the rest of Durham by I-85. Duke Park With I-85 on its doorstep, Duke Park has a straight shot across town. Walltown Trinity Heights Northgate Park Morehead Hill Tuscaloosa-Lakewood Hope Valley Who books one ## Who Relies on Body Composition Testing in the Bull City? ### Duke Medical and Research Community Physicians, nurses, grad students, and researchers around Duke University Hospital already know DXA is the reference method in body composition literature. Getting your own scan means personal data measured with the same rigor you apply at work. ### Triangle Tech and RTP Professionals Research Triangle careers are heavy on screen time, and desk years quietly trade muscle for visceral fat while the bathroom scale barely moves. A DEXA report makes that shift visible in hard numbers, and gives you a baseline to defend. ### American Tobacco Trail Runners and Cyclists The 22-mile ATT starts at Durham Bulls Athletic Park and fuels a serious endurance community. DEXA shows whether training is preserving lean mass or cannibalizing it, with regional detail bioimpedance scales cannot approach. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Durham works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Durham 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 Durham DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A Durham-Area Clinic Durham Diagnostic Imaging - Independence Park serves the Durham area. Its address, phone, and hours are 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 Durham? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (919) 471-4840](tel:9194714840) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Durham DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA body scan in Durham, NC? Durham has one DEXA clinic listed on this page, with address and contact details. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 and we will handle the booking. What does body composition testing near Duke cost? Each clinic sets its own pricing; Dexascans.com doesn't fix rates. Cash-pay DEXA in the Durham area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. HSA and FSA payments are accepted at many providers; confirm the current rate when you book. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Durham? Not for body composition; wellness scanning is typically direct-access, so you can simply book. A physician's order matters mainly when you want insurance to cover a diagnostic bone density test. Will insurance pay for a bone density scan in Durham? Bone density DEXA is often covered when a physician's order documents medical necessity, and Medicare covers screening DXA for eligible patients. Body composition testing counts as self-pay wellness, which is why most people simply pay the clinic's posted rate, often with an HSA/FSA card where accepted. What exactly does a DEXA scan in Durham measure? A full-body DXA pass quantifies your fat mass, lean muscle, and bone, region by region, plus visceral fat, the deep abdominal fat tied to metabolic risk. Ask the clinic whether a consultation to interpret the results is included. Is it safe to get DEXA scans regularly while training in Durham? Yes. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, well under a normal day of background radiation; the studio itself compares it to a stroll outside on a sunny day. That is why athletes commonly rescan every few months to track progress. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Durham? Under 30 minutes door to door, with just 10-15 minutes of actual table time. You lie still, fully clothed, while the scanner passes over you. Ask the clinic about results timing and appointment hours when you book. What separates DEXA from the InBody machine at my Triangle gym? InBody and other bioimpedance devices infer composition from electrical resistance, so readings can drift 5-8% with hydration, food, or a hard workout. DEXA measures tissue directly at ±1-2% accuracy and adds bone density and visceral fat, data no gym scanner produces. I ride the American Tobacco Trail, can I get a DEXA scan that's easy to reach from downtown? Check the addresses in this page's listings. The ATT's northern trailhead sits at Durham Bulls Athletic Park downtown, and I-85 and Hillsborough Road link downtown with northwest Durham. Plenty of trail regulars schedule a scan around a weekend ride. Do Duke researchers and RTP tech workers actually use DEXA scans in Durham? Constantly. DXA is the same reference method cited across Duke's own body composition research, which makes it an easy sell for people who read the studies. Desk-bound Triangle professionals use it for a different reason: it exposes muscle loss and visceral fat gain that a bathroom scale hides. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in Durham Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Durham area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [Durham Diagnostic Imaging - Independence Park](/c/durham-diagnostic-imaging-independence-park) 4323 Ben Franklin Boulevard Durham, NC 27704 Call price not published [(919) 471-4840](tel:+19194714840) Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sun: Closed [Call (919) 471-4840](tel:+19194714840) [View details](/c/durham-diagnostic-imaging-independence-park) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Durham%20Diagnostic%20Imaging%20-%20Independence%20Park%2C%204323%20Ben%20Franklin%20Boulevard%2C%20Durham%2C%20NC%2C%2027704) No clinics match these filters Every Durham-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Raleigh, NC](/nc/raleigh) - [DEXA Scan in Chapel Hill, NC](/nc/chapel-hill) - [DEXA Scan in Cary, NC](/nc/cary) [👉 Choose a location in Durham](#locations) ```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/icons/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/nc/durham/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/nc/durham", "name": "DEXA Scan in Durham, NC | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Body Composition Testing in the Bull City. 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