--- title: "DEXA Scan in Sterling, VA | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "DEXA Scans in Sterling & Eastern Loudoun County. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Sterling, VA — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/va/sterling" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Virginia](/locations#va) › Sterling # DEXA Scans in Sterling, VA Book a DEXA scan in Sterling, Virginia, at Arthritis & Sports on Ridgetop Circle, physician-practice bone-density testing in the heart of the Dulles technology corridor. Self-pay options with HSA/FSA accepted. 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 Sterling Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_va_sterling&stockist-query=Sterling%20VA) 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 Sterling anchors eastern Loudoun County, wedged between Dulles International Airport and the Potomac, with the Route 28 corridor's tech and data-center employers on one side and the Cascades and Potomac Falls communities on the other. Its published DEXA option is Arthritis & Sports at 21475 Ridgetop Cir., Ste. 150, a rheumatology and sports-medicine practice in the Route 28 business district that performs bone-density (DXA) exams in-office, which means the physicians who most often act on DEXA results are the ones running the scanner. Insurance-billed diagnostic scans typically need a physician's order (easy here, since the practice can provide the evaluation); self-pay testing through Dexascans.com requires none. The Washington & Old Dominion Trail cuts straight through Sterling on its 45-mile run, Claude Moore Park adds miles more, and Inova Loudoun Hospital in nearby Lansdowne covers hospital care. For a community of federal commuters, data-center engineers, and trail athletes, DXA on Ridgetop Circle keeps bone health close to home. County Loudoun County Area Code 703 / 571 Population 30,000+ Major Hospital System Inova Loudoun Hospital ## DEXA Scan Access Across Sterling & Eastern Loudoun From Sterling Park to the Potomac communities, here's how eastern Loudoun County lines up with the published Ridgetop Circle location. Sterling Park Sterling's original neighborhood reaches Arthritis & Sports at 21475 Ridgetop Cir. in about five minutes via Sterling Boulevard. Sugarland Run Along the Sugarland Run stream valley, residents are minutes from the Ridgetop Circle practice via Route 7. Dulles Town Center Area The mall district off Route 7 and Nokes Boulevard is practically next door to Sterling's published DXA location. Cascades The Cascades planned community drives Cascades Parkway south, under ten minutes to Arthritis & Sports. Potomac Falls From the Potomac-side neighborhoods, Algonkian Parkway and Route 28 reach Ridgetop Circle in about ten minutes. Lowes Island At eastern Loudoun's river edge, Lowes Island residents are roughly 15 minutes from the published scanner. Countryside Just north of Route 7, Countryside reaches the Ridgetop Circle office in well under ten minutes. Ashburn West along Waxpool Road or the W&OD Trail, Ashburn, data-center alley itself, is about 15 minutes from Arthritis & Sports. Herndon Across the Fairfax line via Route 28, Herndon is a ten-minute drive from Sterling's published DXA practice. Reston Down the Fairfax County Parkway or Toll Road, Reston reaches Ridgetop Circle in about 15 minutes. Great Falls East on Georgetown Pike and Route 7, Great Falls residents are roughly 15 minutes from the Sterling office. ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Sterling - 20166 — Arthritis & Sports Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Sterling area's main ones, not a limit — call (703) 444-5000 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## DEXA Scans in Sterling & Eastern Loudoun County The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Sterling, 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. 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). ## Who Gets DEXA Testing in Sterling ### Patients Managing Bone & Joint Health Arthritis & Sports on Ridgetop Circle is a rheumatology and sports-medicine practice, so its DXA scanner sits exactly where osteoporosis, arthritis, and fracture-risk decisions get made. Postmenopausal women and adults 65+ can have screening DXA ordered and interpreted in one place, with Medicare and most insurers covering qualifying scans. ### Dulles Corridor Tech & Data-Center Workforce Eastern Loudoun runs the internet's plumbing, and its engineers and contractors keep long, sedentary hours. A DEXA scan quantifies what a desk job does to body composition (visceral fat, regional lean mass, bone density) with self-pay booking through Dexascans.com that needs no referral and fits around a shift. ### W&OD Trail Runners & Cyclists The W&OD's paved miles through Sterling carry a steady stream of riders and runners, from lunchtime loops to century training. DEXA gives that crowd ±1–2% accuracy on lean mass and body fat plus a bone-density read, the metric endurance athletes most often neglect until a stress fracture makes the case. ## Why Book Your Sterling DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Sterling-Area Clinic Arthritis & Sports serves the Sterling 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 Sterling Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Sterling 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 Sterling? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_va_sterling&stockist-query=Sterling%20VA) [Call (703) 444-5000](tel:7034445000) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Sterling DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Sterling, VA? Sterling's published DEXA location is Arthritis & Sports at 21475 Ridgetop Cir., Ste. 150, reachable at (703) 444-5000, a rheumatology and sports-medicine practice in the Route 28 business district that performs bone-density (DXA) exams in-office. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 to arrange a scan. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Sterling? Each clinic sets its own rates — Dexascans.com doesn't price the scans. Cash-pay DEXA in the Sterling area typically runs $99-$250 depending on the exam you choose. Many clinics accept HSA and FSA payments, often the cleanest route for eastern Loudoun's high-deductible tech-employer plans. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Sterling, Virginia? Insurance-billed diagnostic DXA needs a physician's order. But Sterling's published location is itself a physician practice, so Arthritis & Sports can evaluate you and order the scan in the same building. Self-pay booking through Dexascans.com skips the order entirely. Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Sterling? Bone-density DXA is broadly covered when medically necessary. Medicare covers screening for qualifying adults, and rheumatology practices like the one on Ridgetop Circle handle those authorizations daily. Wellness body-composition scans are self-pay, priced by the clinic, usually in the $99-$250 range. Is a DEXA scan safe? Yes. The dose is about one-tenth of a chest X-ray, far below a single day of background radiation. The exam is open-table and painless, with 10-15 minutes of scan time. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Sterling? About 30 minutes at the Ridgetop Circle office, with 10-15 minutes on the table. Self-pay results booked through Dexascans.com arrive within 24 hours, quicker than most Route 28 commutes. What does a DEXA scan measure? Diagnostic DXA, the exam performed at Arthritis & Sports, measures bone mineral density at the hip and spine to stage osteoporosis and fracture risk. Full-body composition DEXA adds regional fat and lean-muscle mapping plus visceral fat for fitness and metabolic tracking. Is DEXA more accurate than the InBody at my Sterling gym? Yes. Bioimpedance estimates move 5-8% with hydration and timing, while DEXA's direct X-ray measurement holds about ±1-2%. For W&OD Trail athletes trending a season of training, DEXA is the only number stable enough to trust. Is there DEXA testing near Cascades, Potomac Falls, or Dulles Town Center? Yes. The Ridgetop Circle practice is practically next door to Dulles Town Center, under ten minutes from Cascades down Cascades Parkway, and about ten from Potomac Falls via Algonkian Parkway and Route 28. Sterling Park, Countryside, Ashburn, Herndon, and Reston all reach it within roughly fifteen minutes. Why is a rheumatology practice a good place for a DEXA scan in Sterling? Because the physicians who act on DXA results (diagnosing osteoporosis, managing arthritis, preventing fractures) are the ones running the scanner. At Arthritis & Sports on Ridgetop Circle, an abnormal result leads straight to a treatment conversation instead of a second referral loop. Book through (786) 420-6630 or your own physician. ## Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Sterling Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Sterling area. - ### Arthritis & Sports 21475 Ridgetop Cir., Ste. 150 Sterling, VA 20166 [(703) 444-5000](tel:7034445000) Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_va_sterling&stockist-query=Sterling%20VA) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Arthritis%20%26%20Sports%2C%2021475%20Ridgetop%20Cir.%2C%20Ste.%20150%2C%20Sterling%2C%20VA%2C%2020166) ## DEXA Scans in Nearby Cities - [DEXA Scan in Arlington, VA](/va/arlington) [👉 Choose a location in Sterling (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_va_sterling&stockist-query=Sterling%20VA) ```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/favicon.png" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MedicalWebPage", "@id": "https://www.dexascans.com/va/sterling/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/va/sterling", "name": "DEXA Scan in Sterling, VA | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Scans in Sterling & Eastern Loudoun County. 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