--- title: "DEXA Scan in Springdale, AR | Body Composition & Bone Density" description: "DEXA Scans in Springdale & Northwest Arkansas. Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Springdale, AR — no referral needed." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/ar/springdale" --- [Dexascan](/) › [Arkansas](/locations#ar) › Springdale # DEXA Scans in Springdale, AR Book a DEXA scan in Springdale, Arkansas, the heart of the Northwest Arkansas metro between Fayetteville and Rogers. medical-grade bone densitometry is available at the Northwest Medical Center campus on West Maple Avenue, with self-pay options and 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 Springdale Today](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Springdale%2C%20AR) [👉 Find a DEXA Scan Location and Pricing in Springdale Today (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ar_springdale&stockist-query=Springdale%20AR) 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 Springdale anchors the center of the Northwest Arkansas metro in Washington County, with its newer neighborhoods spilling north across the Benton County line. It's the hometown of Tyson Foods and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Arvest Ballpark, and the 36-plus-mile Razorback Greenway runs straight through town on its way from Fayetteville to Bentonville. The city's published DEXA option is Northwest Health System - Springdale at 609 West Maple Avenue, the Northwest Medical Center campus a few blocks west of downtown's Emma Avenue district, where bone densitometry (DXA) is performed as a diagnostic exam. Insurance-billed scans there typically need a physician's order, while Dexascans.com can arrange self-pay testing without a referral. With Arkansas Children's Northwest also calling Springdale home and the Jones Center serving as the community's recreation hub, the city has grown into a genuine medical and fitness center for the metro. And a DEXA scan is the most precise way its residents can track body composition and bone health. County Washington County Area Code 479 Population 84,000+ Major Hospital System Northwest Health (Northwest Medical Center - Springdale) ## DEXA Scan Access Across Springdale & Nearby NWA Communities From downtown's Emma Avenue to the fast-growing north side, here's how Springdale's neighborhoods and neighboring cities line up with the published DEXA location on West Maple Avenue. Downtown Springdale / Emma Avenue The Shiloh Square and Emma Avenue district is minutes from Northwest Health System - Springdale at 609 West Maple Avenue, the closest neighborhood to the scanner. Har-Ber Meadows This planned community on the west side reaches the Northwest Medical Center campus on West Maple Avenue in a short drive down Har-Ber Avenue. Bethel Heights Annexed into Springdale in 2020, the city's northeast corner drives south on Highway 71B to Northwest Health System - Springdale for bone densitometry. Tontitown Springdale's Italian-heritage neighbor on US-412 west is about ten minutes from the West Maple Avenue campus. Elm Springs This small city on Springdale's northwest edge reaches Northwest Health System - Springdale via Elm Springs Road and the US-412 corridor. Johnson Between Springdale and Fayetteville off I-49, Johnson residents are a quick hop up 71B to the Northwest Medical Center campus. Lowell Home to J.B. Hunt's headquarters just north of Springdale, Lowell is one exit up I-49 from the West Maple Avenue DEXA location. Arvest Ballpark / West Sunset The ballpark district along West Sunset Avenue (US-412) is a straight shot east to Northwest Health System - Springdale. Fayetteville (north side) North Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas community can ride the Razorback Greenway or I-49 to Springdale's West Maple Avenue campus. Rogers Ten minutes north on I-49, Rogers residents use Northwest Health System - Springdale as their nearest published DEXA option in the metro's core. ### ZIP Codes We Serve in Springdale - 72764 — Northwest Health System - Springdale Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Springdale area's main ones, not a limit — call (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. ## DEXA Scans in Springdale & Northwest Arkansas The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Springdale, 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 a DEXA Scan in Springdale ### NWA Corporate & Industry Workforce Springdale is Tyson Foods' world headquarters, with J.B. Hunt in Lowell and Walmart's home office up the road in Bentonville. For the metro's office and plant workforce alike, a DEXA scan gives a precise baseline (body fat, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density) that an annual weigh-in or a smart scale can't match, with self-pay pricing and HSA/FSA accepted. ### Razorback Greenway Riders & Runners The Razorback Greenway threads through Springdale on its 36-plus-mile run from Fayetteville to Bentonville, and NWA's cycling and trail-running scene is one of the strongest in the South. DEXA's ±1–2% accuracy lets Greenway regulars track lean-mass and body-fat changes across a training season instead of guessing from the bathroom scale. ### Adults Screening for Osteoporosis Bone densitometry at Northwest Health System - Springdale on West Maple Avenue is the diagnostic gold standard for bone health. Medicare and most insurers cover screening DXA with a physician's order for qualifying adults (typically women 65+ and men 70+, or younger adults with risk factors) and self-pay scans through Dexascans.com skip the referral entirely. ## Why Book Your Springdale DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com ### A Verified Springdale-Area Clinic Northwest Health System - Springdale serves the Springdale 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 Springdale Works 1 ### Find a Location Online Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Springdale 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 Springdale? Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes. [Find a Location & Book](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Springdale%2C%20AR) [Find a Location & Book (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ar_springdale&stockist-query=Springdale%20AR) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Springdale DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Springdale, AR? Springdale's published DEXA location is Northwest Health System - Springdale at 609 West Maple Avenue, the Northwest Medical Center campus a few blocks west of the downtown Emma Avenue district. Bone densitometry there is a diagnostic hospital service. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 and we'll help you arrange a scan and sort out whether a physician's order is needed. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Springdale? Prices are set by each clinic, not by Dexascans.com — cash-pay DEXA in the Springdale area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. Many clinics accept HSA and FSA cards, and self-pay rates are frequently below what hospital billing departments charge insurance for the same exam. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Springdale, Arkansas? For an insurance-billed bone-density exam at the Northwest Medical Center campus on West Maple Avenue, plan on a physician's order, that's standard for diagnostic DXA in Arkansas hospitals. A self-pay scan arranged through Dexascans.com needs no referral at all, which is the faster route for body-composition testing. Will insurance cover my DEXA scan in Springdale? Frequently yes for bone density: Medicare and most commercial plans cover screening DXA when a physician documents medical necessity, typically for women 65+, men 70+, or younger adults with risk factors. Body-composition scans for fitness purposes are treated as wellness services and are self-pay, priced by the clinic, typically in the $99-$250 range. Is a DEXA scan safe? Yes. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray, less radiation than an ordinary day of natural background exposure in the Ozarks. The scan is painless and open (no tunnel), and you're on the table about 10-15 minutes while the arm passes overhead. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Springdale? Around 30 minutes door to door at the West Maple Avenue campus, with 10-15 minutes of actual scan time. Results from self-pay scans booked through Dexascans.com arrive within 24 hours, quick enough to fit before a shift at the Tyson offices or after a morning ride on the Razorback Greenway. What does a DEXA scan measure? A full-body DEXA reports total and regional body fat percentage, lean muscle mass in each arm, leg, and the trunk, visceral fat around the organs, and bone mineral density. A dedicated bone-density DXA, the exam performed at Northwest Health System - Springdale, focuses on the hip and spine measurements used to diagnose osteoporosis. How is DEXA different from a gym InBody scan in Northwest Arkansas? InBody and similar bioimpedance machines estimate composition from an electrical current and can swing 5-8% with hydration, a real issue after a summer Greenway ride. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray at roughly ±1-2% accuracy, which is why it's the reference standard in research labs and hospital medicine alike. Is there DEXA testing near the Razorback Greenway or downtown Springdale? Yes, Northwest Health System - Springdale at 609 West Maple Avenue sits just west of downtown's Shiloh Square and Emma Avenue district, minutes from the Greenway's route through the city. Cyclists from Har-Ber Meadows, Johnson, or Lowell can reach it in a short drive down 71B or I-49. Why do Northwest Arkansas cyclists and runners get DEXA scans? NWA has built one of the country's best trail networks, and the athletes riding from Springdale to Bentonville train seriously. DEXA shows what a season of miles actually did, lean mass by limb, body fat, and the bone-density reading that matters for endurance athletes at risk of stress injury. Book self-pay through Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630. ## Where to Get a DEXA Scan in Springdale Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the Springdale area. - ### Northwest Health System - Springdale 609 West Maple Avenue Springdale, AR 72764 Call to confirm current hours [Check Availability](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Springdale%2C%20AR) [Check Availability (opens in a new tab)](https://dexascan.com/pages/locations?sca_ref=12064492.8DdjhF7qSFMQF&sca_source=dexascans_ar_springdale&stockist-query=Springdale%20AR) [Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Northwest%20Health%20System%20-%20Springdale%2C%20609%20West%20Maple%20Avenue%2C%20Springdale%2C%20AR%2C%2072764) [👉 Choose a location in Springdale](sms:+17864206630?body=I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20a%20Dexa%20scan%20in%20Springdale%2C%20AR) ```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/ar/springdale/#webpage", "url": "https://www.dexascans.com/ar/springdale", "name": "DEXA Scan in Springdale, AR | Body Composition & Bone Density", "description": "DEXA Scans in Springdale & Northwest Arkansas. 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