--- title: "DEXA Scan in Tomball, TX | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Tomball, TX — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/tx/tomball" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Texas](/#tx) / Tomball Texas · Harris County # DEXA scans in Tomball Tomball grew up around a Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway depot in 1907 and still celebrates its German settler roots at the Depot Plaza in Old Town every spring. But the modern city is also a genuine medical hub, anchored by the 350-bed HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball campus. The DEXA listings on this page show where to book bone density, body fat, lean muscle, and visceral fat measurement, with each clinic's address and contact details. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call (713) 797-1919](tel:7137971919) 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 Tomball 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 Tomball: From Old Town to the Parkway The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Tomball, 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. Tomball's medical corridor has grown up on the SH-249 side of town around HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, the 350-bed acute-care hospital that anchors the Holderrieth Boulevard medical district. SH-249, the parkway-and-tollway spine that ties Tomball to Willowbrook and northwest Houston, carries commuters through town, while FM 2920 and the Grand Parkway feed in drivers from Magnolia, Spring, Cypress, and The Woodlands. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its address and contact details, so residents of northwest Harris County, from the historic Depot Plaza on South Elm Street in Old Town to the newest subdivisions, can find the scanner closest to them. 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 Harris County Area code 281 / 832 / 346 Population 12,000+ Major hospital system HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Tomball Each ZIP below is in the Tomball service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 77375 — Houston Medical Imaging - Tomball - 77375 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Tomball area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## DEXA Access Across Tomball's Neighborhoods Tomball is compact at its core and fast-growing at its edges, and residents from the Depot to the Grand Parkway can use the listings on this page to find the closest published DEXA clinic. Old Town Tomball The Depot Plaza and Main Street's shops at the heart of the old railway town. Wildwood at Northpointe A trail-laced community on Tomball's south side, off Tomball Parkway. Woodtrace The gated lake community on the Tomball-Pinehurst line along SH-249. Lakes at Creekside Off Hufsmith Road near The Woodlands' Creekside Park side. Raburn Reserve A newer neighborhood near Old Town. Amira A growing community with the Grand Parkway and SH-249 both close by. Willowcreek Ranch Pinehurst (nearby) Magnolia (nearby) Spring (nearby) Cypress (nearby) The Woodlands (nearby) Who books one ## Who in Tomball Gets a DEXA Scan? ### Holderrieth Corridor Healthcare Workers The 350-bed HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball campus, a Level III Trauma Center with a Level II NICU, fills the Holderrieth Boulevard district with nurses, techs, and physicians. People who read labs for a living tend to want the same rigor on themselves: one DEXA visit delivers bone density, regional lean mass, body fat percentage, and visceral fat, measured to within 1-2 percent. ### Master-Planned Movers and SH-249 Commuters Tomball's growth story runs through communities like Woodtrace, Amira, Raburn Reserve, and Lakes at Creekside, full of families who commute the Tomball Tollway to northwest Houston jobs. A smart scale in the master bath estimates; DEXA measures. A 10-15 minute scan replaces guesswork with lab-grade numbers you can track year over year. ### Over-50 Adults Guarding Bone Density Between Old Town's long-established blocks, the walkers at Burroughs Park on Hufsmith Road, and the community around Lone Star College-Tomball, this city has plenty of adults at the age where bone density starts to matter. DEXA is the standard bone density test, Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients with a physician's order, and a self-pay baseline usually needs no referral; the listings on this page show where to book. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Tomball works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Tomball 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 Tomball DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### A Tomball-Area Clinic Houston Medical Imaging - Tomball serves the Tomball 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 Tomball? The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch. [See the clinic](#locations) [Call the clinic: (713) 797-1919](tel:7137971919) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Tomball DEXA Scans Where can I book a DEXA scan in Tomball, TX? The DEXA listings on this page show each Tomball clinic's address and contact details, whether you're coming from Old Town, the Holderrieth Boulevard medical district, or the subdivisions along SH-249. Text or call (786) 420-6630 and Dexascans.com will help you book the one that works best for you. What does a DEXA scan cost in Tomball? Each Tomball clinic sets its own pricing; Dexascans.com doesn't fix a rate. Cash-pay DEXA in the area generally lands in the $99-$250 range depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or the combined package. HSA/FSA cards work at many clinics — confirm when you book. Do Tomball imaging centers require a doctor's referral for a DEXA? It depends on the scan. A body composition DEXA is a wellness service you can book directly, no physician involved. A referral only comes into play for bone density billed to insurance, which needs a physician's order; if you self-pay for bone density, no order is required. How much radiation is involved in a DEXA scan? About one tenth of a chest X-ray, below what the natural background radiation you absorb in an ordinary day, which is why DEXA is considered safe 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 tell me that my bathroom scale won't? Almost everything that matters: total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle mass broken out by arms, legs, and trunk, visceral fat surrounding your organs, and bone mineral density with T-scores and Z-scores. A scale reports one number; DEXA maps where your weight actually lives. Will insurance or Medicare pay for a DEXA scan in Tomball? For bone density, often yes: insurance-billed bone density scans go through an imaging provider with a physician's order, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients. Body composition scans are wellness services that insurers treat as self-pay; each clinic sets the rate, typically in the $99-$250 range. How long does the appointment take, and when do results arrive? Table time is 10-15 minutes, so plan on roughly half an hour door to door. Your report covers body fat, regional lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density scores; ask when you book how soon it will arrive. Is DEXA really more accurate than the InBody machine at my Tomball gym? Yes, by a wide margin. InBody and similar bioelectrical impedance devices infer composition from an electrical signal and can swing 5-8% depending on hydration, meals, and workout timing. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray, holds ±1-2% accuracy, and is the only consumer-accessible scan that also reads bone density. I'm in Magnolia, Cypress, or Spring, how hard is it to get to a DEXA scan in Tomball? Not hard. SH-249 and the Tomball Tollway tie Tomball to Willowbrook and northwest Houston, FM 2920 brings Magnolia and Rose Hill-area drivers into town, and the Grand Parkway connects Cypress and The Woodlands. Check the listings on this page for each clinic's address before you drive. Who in Tomball benefits most from DEXA scanning? Three groups stand out: healthcare workers from the HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball campus who want instrument-grade data on their own bodies; families and commuters in growth communities like Woodtrace, Amira, and Lakes at Creekside tracking body composition honestly; and adults over 50, from Old Town to the Burroughs Park regulars, establishing the bone density baseline that osteoporosis screening is built on. Find a clinic ## Where to get a DEXA scan in Tomball Distance Sort ## Filters Distance Sort Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Tomball area. 1 clinic - 1 ### [Houston Medical Imaging - Tomball](/c/houston-medical-imaging-tomball) 425 Holderrieth Boulevard, #104 Tomball, TX 77375 Call price not published [(713) 797-1919](tel:+17137971919) Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat: Closed · Sun: Closed [Call (713) 797-1919](tel:+17137971919) [View details](/c/houston-medical-imaging-tomball) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Houston%20Medical%20Imaging%20-%20Tomball%2C%20425%20Holderrieth%20Boulevard%2C%20%23104%2C%20Tomball%2C%20TX%2C%2077375) No clinics match these filters Every Tomball-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Cypress, TX](/tx/cypress) - [DEXA Scan in The Woodlands, TX](/tx/the-woodlands) - [DEXA Scan in Katy, TX](/tx/katy) - [DEXA Scan in Houston, TX](/tx/houston) [👉 Choose a location in Tomball](#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/tx/tomball/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/tx/tomball", "name": "DEXA Scan in Tomball, TX | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Scanning in Tomball: From Old Town to the Parkway. 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