Extension Health NYC
Verified PartnerBody Composition & Bone Density DEXA Scans in Manhattan, NY
DEXA Scans in Manhattan, NY
Manhattan has no shortage of people willing to estimate your body fat. A DEXA scan measures it instead, along with lean muscle by limb and bone mineral density, and the number does not move with how much water you drank.
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 Manhattan 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
Manhattan is dense with gyms that will estimate your body fat and thin on places that will measure it. The test you want is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, the same scan a physician orders for bone density, run as a full-body composition study instead. It reports fat and lean mass limb by limb, visceral fat, and bone mineral density, and it does not care whether you drank a liter of water beforehand.
County
New York County
Area Code
212
Population
1,600,000+
Major Hospital System
NewYork-Presbyterian
DEXA Scan Clinics Serving Manhattan Neighborhoods
We serve clients across all Manhattan neighborhoods, from Midtown to Harlem and the Financial District.
Upper East Side
Upper West Side
Midtown
Chelsea
Tribeca
SoHo
Greenwich Village
Financial District
Harlem
East Village
West Village
Murray Hill
Hell's Kitchen
Gramercy
Inwood
Washington Heights
Morningside Heights
Carnegie Hill
Lenox Hill
Kips Bay
ZIP Codes We Serve in Manhattan
- 10001
- 10019
- 10021
- 10022
- 10023
- 10024
- 10025
- 10028
Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Manhattan area's main ones, not a limit — call (646) 931-1280 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Where Manhattan Gets Measured Instead of Estimated
Extension Health NYC runs that scan for the Manhattan area — its address, hours, and phone are listed below. 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 Gets DEXA Scans in Manhattan?
Central Park Runners & Cyclists
Athletes logging loops in Central Park and along the Hudson River Greenway use DEXA to track seasonal composition changes, lean mass built in winter strength blocks, fat trimmed before race season.
Executives & High-Performance Professionals
Manhattan's professional class treats health data like financial data: audited, precise, and trended over time. A ten-minute DEXA scan delivers visceral fat, regional muscle, and bone density in one report.
Women and Men Screening Bone Health
With leading endocrinology and orthopedics departments at NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai nearby, Manhattan residents use DEXA T-scores for early osteopenia detection and treatment monitoring.
Why Book Your Manhattan DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Manhattan-Area Clinic
Extension Health NYC serves the Manhattan area. Its address, phone, and hours are on its clinic profile.
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 Manhattan Works
1
Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Manhattan and book a time that works
2
10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
3
Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
Ready to Get Your DEXA Scan in Manhattan?
Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
Frequently Asked Questions - Manhattan DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Manhattan, NY?
Extension Health NYC is our partner clinic for Manhattan, at 160 7th Ave S in New York, NY. Book through Dexascans.com or call the clinic directly at (646) 931-1280.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Manhattan?
Booked through Dexascans.com, a Manhattan body composition scan is $149, a bone density test is $199, and $249 covers both plus visceral fat in one visit. Nothing is added at the clinic, and HSA and FSA cards work.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Manhattan?
Body composition scans in Manhattan are open booking: no doctor, no paperwork. The referral question only comes up for a bone density study you want billed to insurance, and paying cash for that one skips it too.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Manhattan, New York?
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 New York County health system like NewYork-Presbyterian & Mount Sinai, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Which communities near Manhattan do you serve?
Besides Manhattan, we book scans for people in Brooklyn, Queens, New York City and Long Island City, and across the rest of New York County (212 area).
Which Manhattan ZIP codes are in the service area?
The Manhattan service area (212 area) covers 8 ZIP codes, among them 10001, 10019, 10021, 10022, 10023. The full list is on this page above the FAQ, with the ZIPs that have a clinic sitting in them highlighted.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Manhattan?
Yes, and safe enough to repeat, which is why Manhattan clients rescan every few months to track progress. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, under a normal day of background exposure. It is an open table, not an enclosed tube, and you stay fully clothed.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Manhattan?
Four things a scale cannot: body fat percentage overall and by region, lean muscle mass in each limb and your trunk, the visceral fat around your organs, and your bone mineral density. One pass at Extension Health NYC, one report.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Manhattan?
Around half an hour door to door at Extension Health NYC, of which 10-15 minutes is table time. The full report lands in your inbox within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
They are the same thing. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry abbreviates to DXA in clinical notes and to DEXA in everyday use — including on the Manhattan listings above. One test, one machine.
Verified Partner Clinic Serving Manhattan
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