--- title: "DEXA Scan in West New York, NJ | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in West New York, NJ — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/nj/west-new-york" --- [Dexascans](/) / [New Jersey](/#nj) / West New York New Jersey · Hudson County # DEXA scans in West New York West New York stacks 52,000 residents onto about one square mile of the Palisades, looking straight across the Hudson at Midtown Manhattan, one of the densest towns in the country. Bergenline Avenue is North Hudson's commercial spine, and the listings below show where to book DEXA bone density and body composition scans close to home. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (201) 350-7120](tel:2013507120) 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 West New York 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 Scans in West New York, on Top of the Palisades The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for West New York, 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. West New York packs a walkable street grid onto the top of the Palisades. Bergenline Avenue is the town's main commercial artery, with the civic blocks around 60th Street and Town Hall a short walk away. Buses run the length of Bergenline Avenue, so most residents get around without a car; drivers from the Boulevard East high-rises come straight across on the numbered streets, and Route 495 connects the town to the Lincoln Tunnel. Down the cliff, the Port Imperial waterfront ties into the Hudson River walkway, while hospital care anchors nearby at Hackensack Meridian's Palisades Medical Center on River Road in adjacent North Bergen. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its full address and contact details, so you can see how close it is to your block, whether you live along the avenue, on Boulevard East, or down by the river. 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 Hudson County Area code 201 Population 52,000+ Major hospital system Palisades Medical Center (Hackensack Meridian Health) Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in West New York Each ZIP below is in the West New York service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 07093 — Advanced Magnetic Imaging - 07093 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the West New York area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## West New York Blocks and Nearby North Hudson Towns In a town this compact, getting around is quick; each listing below shows its address so you can find the shortest trip from your block or a neighboring town along Bergenline Avenue. Bergenline Avenue corridor North Hudson's commercial spine and shopping strip. 60th Street civic blocks The civic blocks around Town Hall, near 60th Street and Hudson Avenue; compare the listed addresses for the shortest walk. Boulevard East The high-rises with the Manhattan views, with 60th Street running straight inland; each listing shows its address so you can find the nearest scanner. Donnelly Park area The cliffside park that ends at 60th Street on Boulevard East. Port Imperial waterfront The riverfront below the Palisades, up the hill to Boulevard East; compare the listed addresses for the easiest trip. Miller Stadium blocks The Jackson Street blocks around the old ballpark, a short walk from Bergenline. Guttenberg (nearby) West New York's northern neighbor, starting at 67th Street; each listing shows its address so you can see how many blocks away it is. Union City (nearby) West New York's southern neighbor, with Bergenline Avenue running straight north into town. Weehawken (nearby) Boulevard East carries Weehawken residents north into West New York in about five minutes; compare the listed addresses for the shortest trip. North Bergen (nearby) Home of Palisades Medical Center on River Road; Kennedy Boulevard and Bergenline both feed into West New York's grid. Who books one ## Who Gets DEXA Scanned in West New York? ### Manhattan Commuters on Tight Schedules Much of West New York crosses the Hudson daily by bus through the Lincoln Tunnel or by ferry from the waterfront. A DEXA scan takes 10-15 minutes on the table, and with one clinic listed for the town's one square mile, it can slot into a morning or an errand run on Bergenline instead of costing a day off. ### Families Along Bergenline Managing Metabolic Health BMI and bathroom scales say little about visceral fat, the fat around the organs that drives cardiometabolic risk. DEXA measures it directly, along with muscle and bone, giving families along the avenue an objective baseline to bring to their doctors; the listings on this page show where to book. ### Older Adults Screening Bone Density Adults over 50, postmenopausal women, and anyone with a fracture history can establish a T-score baseline close to home; the listings on this page show each scanner's address and contact details. Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients with a physician's order, and insurance-billed exams are worth confirming with the clinic when you book. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in West New York works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the West New York 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 West New York DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A West New York-Area Clinic Advanced Magnetic Imaging serves the West New York 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 West New York? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (201) 350-7120](tel:2013507120) ## Frequently Asked Questions - West New York DEXA Scans Which West New York clinics offer DEXA scans? The one DEXA clinic listed on this page; each listing shows its address and contact details, so you can see how close it is to your block. Buses run the length of Bergenline Avenue, so most residents get around town without a car. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and Dexascans.com will book whichever suits you. What will a DEXA scan cost me in West New York? Each center prices its own scans; Dexascans.com doesn't set rates. Cash-pay DEXA in West New York generally runs $99-$250, depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both in one visit. Ask about HSA/FSA and confirm the flat figure when you book. Do I need a prescription for a DEXA scan in West New York? Not for body composition, that is a direct-book wellness scan. A physician's order matters only when a bone density exam is billed to insurance for osteoporosis screening; paying self-pay, you can book bone density without any referral too. Is the radiation from a DEXA scan something to worry about? No. It is one of the lowest-dose X-ray exams in medicine, about one tenth of a chest X-ray and less than a day of natural background radiation. The exam itself is painless: 10-15 minutes lying on an open table, fully clothed. What does a DEXA scan actually measure? Four things in one pass: bone mineral density with T-scores and Z-scores, lean muscle mass by region (arms, legs, trunk), total and regional body fat percentage, and visceral fat around the organs. It is the same technology imaging centers use for clinical bone density work. Will Medicare or my insurance pay for a bone density test in West New York? Often, yes. Insurance typically covers bone density DEXA when a physician's order documents medical necessity, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients; confirm billing with the clinic when you book. Body composition scans are self-pay wellness services priced by the clinic, typically $99-$250; ask whether HSA/FSA applies. How much time should I set aside, and when do results arrive? Budget about 30 minutes door to door; the scan itself is 10-15 minutes. Your complete report is delivered within a day or two at most clinics, quick enough that a scan before the bus to Manhattan turns into numbers by the next morning. My gym has an InBody machine, why book a DEXA instead? Because InBody and similar bioimpedance devices estimate composition from an electrical current and can drift 5-8% depending on hydration, food, and training timing. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray, holds ±1-2% accuracy scan to scan, and adds bone mineral density, something no gym device measures. How do I get to a DEXA scan from Boulevard East, Port Imperial, or Route 495? Check the listings on this page first: each shows its full address. From Boulevard East, the numbered streets such as 60th Street run straight inland, with Donnelly Park's north end marking the turn. From the Port Imperial waterfront, head up the Palisades to Boulevard East first. Coming off Route 495, work north to Bergenline Avenue, whose buses run the length of town. Who books DEXA scans in West New York? Commuters who want lab-grade body data on a Hudson County schedule, residents along Bergenline tracking visceral fat and metabolic health their scale cannot show, and older adults screening bone density close to home. With one DEXA-equipped imaging center listed for a town of about one square mile, each listing's address shows how short the trip is. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in West New York Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the West New York area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [Advanced Magnetic Imaging](/c/advanced-magnetic-imaging) 6416 Bergenline Avenue West New York, NJ 07093 Call price not published [(201) 350-7120](tel:+12013507120) Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM · Sat: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Sun: Closed [Call (201) 350-7120](tel:+12013507120) [View details](/c/advanced-magnetic-imaging) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Advanced%20Magnetic%20Imaging%2C%206416%20Bergenline%20Avenue%2C%20West%20New%20York%2C%20NJ%2C%2007093) No clinics match these filters Every West New York-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Hackensack, NJ](/nj/hackensack) - [DEXA Scan in West Orange, NJ](/nj/west-orange) - [DEXA Scan in Hoboken, NJ](/nj/hoboken) [👉 Choose a location in West New York](#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/nj/west-new-york/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/nj/west-new-york", "name": "DEXA Scan in West New York, NJ | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Scans in West New York, on Top of the Palisades. 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