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Kinjal Patel, MD, E-RYT

Kinjal Patel, MD, E-RYT

Physician at Groove Health focused on chronic disease prevention and healthy aging. She earned her MD at Columbia, trained there in residency, and completed a fellowship at Harvard. She is also a yoga teacher with 700 hours of training.

Santa Monica, CA

A Quick Start Guide to T and Z Scores in DEXA Scans

A Quick Start Guide to T and Z Scores in DEXA Scans

A T-score compares your bone density to a healthy young adult at peak bone mass, while a Z-score compares you to people your own age. Here is what each range means and when doctors use which.

Everything You Need to Know About DEXA Medicare Part B Coverage

Everything You Need to Know About DEXA Medicare Part B Coverage

Medicare Part B covers a DEXA bone density scan once every 24 months, often at no cost. Here's who qualifies, what you'll pay in each scenario, and how to make sure your claim is approved.

How to Check DEXA Scan Coverage Fast

How to Check DEXA Scan Coverage Fast

A broken bone can be the first sign of osteoporosis. Here's how Medicare Part B covers a DEXA bone density scan after a fracture: who qualifies, how often you can be tested, and the codes that prevent a denied claim.

Step-by-Step Guide to Medicare DEXA Bone Density Scan Coverage

Step-by-Step Guide to Medicare DEXA Bone Density Scan Coverage

Medicare covers DEXA bone density scans at no cost for people who meet one of five risk criteria. Here's how eligibility, the 24-month frequency rule, and out-of-pocket costs actually work.

How to Start Osteoporosis Treatment in 5 Easy Steps

How to Start Osteoporosis Treatment in 5 Easy Steps

Not sure when osteoporosis treatment is right for you? This 5-step guide covers bone density screening, FRAX risk scores, medication options, and lifestyle changes to help you decide with your doctor.

The Ultimate DEXA Scan T-Score Chart and Interpretation Guide

The Ultimate DEXA Scan T-Score Chart and Interpretation Guide

A DEXA scan report can feel like a wall of numbers. This guide breaks down T-scores, Z-scores, and body composition metrics so you can have a more informed conversation with your doctor.

How to Build Better Bones with the Right Supplements

How to Build Better Bones with the Right Supplements

Calcium, vitamin D3, K2, magnesium, and collagen each play a role in bone density. Here is what the clinical evidence says about dosing, absorption, and which supplements actually matter.