DEXASCANNEARME
Albuquerque, NM
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DEXA Scans in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque trains at a mile of elevation, between the Rio Grande bosque and the Sandia Mountains. A DEXA scan gives Duke City athletes and preventive-health patients exact body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measurements in a single visit.
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 Albuquerque 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
Elevation shapes everything in Albuquerque. The Bernalillo County seat sits above 5,000 feet, with the Sandia Mountains rising a mile higher to the east and the Rio Grande's cottonwood bosque threading the valley floor, so training here means the 16-mile Paseo del Bosque Trail, the foothills trails off Tramway, and for the ambitious, the La Luz Trail's climb toward Sandia Crest. The city's institutions match that seriousness: the University of New Mexico and its academic hospital, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Lovelace Health System, Kirtland Air Force Base, and Sandia National Laboratories. In a town full of scientists, airmen, and high-desert endurance athletes, DEXA is the fitting instrument, one scan that measures fat mass, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density to research-grade precision rather than estimating them from a bioimpedance handle.
County
Bernalillo County
Area Code
505
Population
560,000+
Major Hospital System
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, UNM Hospital
Serving Albuquerque from the Valley to the Heights
We serve clients across the metro, from Old Town and Nob Hill to the Northeast Heights and the North Valley.
Nob Hill
Old Town
Downtown
Northeast Heights
North Valley
Uptown
Barelas
Wells Park
Sawmill District
High Desert
Foothills
South Valley
High-Desert DEXA Scanning in Albuquerque
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Albuquerque. 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 . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
Who Gets DEXA Scans in Albuquerque
Bosque Trail & Sandia Foothills Athletes
Runners on the Paseo del Bosque Trail, cyclists climbing Tramway, and hikers tackling La Luz use DEXA to verify that altitude training blocks are preserving lean muscle while trimming fat, with numbers precise enough to compare season over season.
Kirtland AFB & National Lab Personnel
Service members at Kirtland Air Force Base and the technical workforce at Sandia National Laboratories favor measured data over guesswork, and DEXA delivers the definitive body fat and lean-mass readings behind fitness standards and long-term health tracking.
Patients Focused on Bone Health
With Presbyterian, UNM Hospital, and Lovelace physicians serving the metro, Albuquerque adults use DEXA bone density T-scores to screen for osteoporosis early and to monitor how treatment and strength training are working.
Why Book Your Albuquerque DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Albuquerque-Area Clinic
DEXASCANNEARME serves the Albuquerque 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
Cash-pay DEXA scans typically run $99–$250 depending on the clinic and scan type — each listing's price is confirmed when you book. HSA/FSA cards are accepted at most clinics.
How Getting a DEXA Scan in Albuquerque Works
1
Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Albuquerque 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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Frequently Asked Questions - Albuquerque DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Albuquerque, NM?
We don't run a clinic in Albuquerque. We book you into the nearest partner imaging clinic serving Bernalillo County. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll come back with the closest available scanner and a time.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Albuquerque?
Each Albuquerque clinic sets its own price, and cash-pay scans typically run $99–$250 depending on whether you book body composition, bone density, or both. The listings on this page carry the clinic's contact details so you can confirm the exact figure before you schedule. HSA and FSA payments are accepted at most locations.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Albuquerque?
Not for a body composition scan — you can book that at the nearest scanner serving Bernalillo County directly. A bone density scan billed to insurance usually needs a physician's order, though if you pay cash for it, no referral is required either.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
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 Bernalillo County health system like Presbyterian Healthcare Services, UNM Hospital & Lovelace, 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 Albuquerque?
Yes. A DEXA scan at the nearest scanner serving Bernalillo County delivers roughly a tenth the radiation of a chest X-ray, less than you absorb from natural background sources in a normal day. Nothing touches you and nothing is injected. You lie still for 10-15 minutes.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Albuquerque?
Total and regional body fat percentage, how lean muscle is distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat around the organs, and bone mineral density. All of it from one 10-minute scan at the nearest scanner serving Bernalillo County.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Albuquerque?
Budget about 30 minutes including check-in at the nearest scanner serving Bernalillo County. The scan itself runs 10-15 minutes. Your results report arrives within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
Nothing. Both stand for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. DXA is what clinicians write, DEXA is what most people say — the Albuquerque listings on this page use both. Same test, same machine.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Albuquerque
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