--- title: "DEXA Scan in West Orange, NJ | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in West Orange, NJ — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/nj/west-orange" --- [Dexascans](/) / [New Jersey](/#nj) / West Orange New Jersey · Essex County # DEXA scans in West Orange West Orange is where Thomas Edison ran his laboratory for 44 years, and the township still measures things carefully. Whether you're near Main Street and Thomas Edison National Historical Park or the Northfield Avenue corridor by Turtle Back Zoo, the DEXA clinics listed on this page show each location's address and contact details. One 10-15 minute scan reads bone density, lean muscle mass, body fat percentage, and visceral fat with clinical accuracy. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (973) 506-0679](tel:9735060679) 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 Orange 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 Scanning in West Orange, the Town Edison Built The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for West Orange, 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 Orange residents can compare the published DEXA providers listed on this page, each with its address and contact details. The township's Downtown West Orange business district runs along Main Street, home to Thomas Edison National Historical Park, where Edison's laboratory complex still stands, while the south side's Northfield Avenue corridor carries Turtle Back Zoo and the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation's flagship campus sits on Pleasant Valley Way, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is just over the Livingston line, so this corner of Essex County is dense with medical infrastructure. I-280 runs east-west through the township, tying together every section from Pleasantdale to St. Cloud. Between Eagle Rock Reservation's skyline overlook to the north and South Mountain Reservation's trails to the south, West Orange has an outdoor culture that gives its residents plenty of reasons to know their real body composition numbers. 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 Essex County Area code 973 Population 48,000+ Major hospital system Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (RWJBarnabas Health) Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in West Orange Each ZIP below is in the West Orange service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 07052 — ImageCare - West Orange - 07052 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the West Orange area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## DEXA Scans Across West Orange's Sections West Orange climbs from the Valley up over two Watchung ridges; check the listings on this page for the DEXA clinic closest to your section. Downtown / Main Street Downtown's business district on Main Street, home of Edison's historical park. Tory Corner The historic crossroads on Main Street where Edison put his laboratory. Llewellyn Park America's first planned residential community, home to Edison's Glenmont estate, gating onto Main Street. The Valley The old industrial blocks along the Orange border, linked to downtown by Main Street. Pleasantdale Around the Eagle Rock Avenue corner, where Pleasant Valley Way runs south toward Northfield Avenue. St. Cloud The township's southern mountain streets. Gregory The southwest section around Gregory Avenue. Redwood Families in the Redwood school zone can compare the listings below by address to find the nearest scanner. Crystal Woods / Essex Green The streets off Prospect Avenue. Who books one ## Who in West Orange Books a DEXA Scan? ### Kessler and Barnabas Medical Workforce Between Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation's flagship campus on Pleasant Valley Way and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center just across the Livingston line, thousands of clinicians work in and around West Orange, people who already think in objective measurements. A baseline scan of bone density, lean mass, and visceral fat fits around a clinical schedule, and the listings on this page show each clinic's address and contact details. ### Manhattan Commuters and Main Street Professionals West Orange sits about twelve miles west of Manhattan, and I-280 made it a classic NYC bedroom community. For commuters whose health tracking amounts to a bathroom scale, one DEXA visit replaces guesswork with measured numbers, body fat percentage and regional lean mass accurate to within 1-2%. ### Reservation Hikers and Adults Watching Bone Density With Eagle Rock Reservation on one ridge and South Mountain Reservation on the other, West Orange residents log serious trail miles well past 50. Exactly the population that should know its T-scores. Bone density DEXA establishes a fracture-risk baseline, or tracks one, and the listings on this page show where to book close to home. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in West Orange works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the West Orange 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 Orange DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A West Orange-Area Clinic ImageCare - West Orange serves the West Orange 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 Orange? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (973) 506-0679](tel:9735060679) ## Frequently Asked Questions - West Orange DEXA Scans Which West Orange clinics offer DEXA scans? The West Orange DEXA clinics are listed on this page, each with its address and contact details, whether you're coming from downtown and Main Street, the Llewellyn Park side, or the Northfield Avenue corridor near Turtle Back Zoo. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and Dexascans.com will book whichever is easier for you. What does a DEXA scan cost in West Orange, NJ? Each clinic sets its own pricing — Dexascans.com doesn't fix rates. Cash-pay DEXA in the West Orange area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; confirm when you book. Can I book a DEXA scan in West Orange without a referral? Yes. A body composition scan needs no physician involvement at all; you book directly. The only time a doctor's order comes into play is when you want a bone density exam billed to insurance for osteoporosis screening. Choose self-pay bone density and no referral is required. How much radiation is involved in a DEXA scan? About one tenth of a chest X-ray, under a single day of natural background radiation. That is why physicians use DEXA for routine repeat screening. You lie on an open table, fully clothed, for 10-15 minutes; nothing encloses you and nothing touches you. What will a DEXA scan actually tell me? Four things: bone mineral density reported as T-scores and Z-scores, lean muscle mass broken out by arms, legs, and trunk, total and regional body fat percentage, and visceral fat, the fat packed around your organs that a mirror and a scale both miss. One DEXA scan reports all four. Will insurance or Medicare pay for a DEXA scan in West Orange? For bone density, often. Insurance-billed osteoporosis screening requires a physician's order documenting medical necessity, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients. Body composition scans are wellness services: self-pay, priced by the clinic, typically in the $99-$250 range. How long does the appointment take, and when are results ready? Table time is 10-15 minutes, so plan roughly half an hour door to door. Your complete report (bone density, lean mass by region, body fat percentage, visceral fat) typically follows within about a day, depending on the clinic. Is DEXA really better than the InBody machine at my West Orange gym? Meaningfully better. InBody and other bioelectrical impedance devices estimate composition from an electrical signal and can swing 5-8% with hydration, meals, or a workout. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray, holds ±1-2% accuracy scan to scan, and is the only option that also reads bone density. I'll be coming via I-280 or from the Turtle Back Zoo area, which clinic is closer? I-280 crosses West Orange east-west, linking downtown and the Llewellyn Park side with the south side's Northfield Avenue corridor near Turtle Back Zoo and the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Compare the addresses in the listings on this page to find the shorter trip from your route. Who typically books DEXA scans in West Orange? The medical workforce around Kessler Institute and Cooperman Barnabas who want their own numbers measured properly; Manhattan commuters tracking body composition through training cycles; hikers and runners from Eagle Rock and South Mountain Reservations; and adults over 50 establishing a bone density baseline. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in West Orange Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the West Orange area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [ImageCare - West Orange](/c/imagecare-at-west-orange) 61 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Call price not published [(973) 506-0679](tel:+19735060679) Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM · Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sun: Closed [Call (973) 506-0679](tel:+19735060679) [View details](/c/imagecare-at-west-orange) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ImageCare%20-%20West%20Orange%2C%2061%20Main%20Street%2C%20West%20Orange%2C%20NJ%2C%2007052) No clinics match these filters Every West Orange-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Montclair, NJ](/nj/montclair) [👉 Choose a location in West Orange](#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-orange/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/nj/west-orange", "name": "DEXA Scan in West Orange, NJ | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Scanning in West Orange, the Town Edison Built. 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