DEXA Scans in Covington, LA
Book a DEXA scan in Covington, Louisiana, with two published Northshore locations, Capitol Imaging Services on Highway 21 and Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health on Judge Tanner Boulevard. Self-pay options with HSA/FSA accepted.
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
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Covington is the seat of St. Tammany Parish and the historic heart of the Northshore, its oak-lined downtown grid sitting where the Bogue Falaya meets the Tchefuncte River system. The city carries two published DEXA options serving different needs. Capitol Imaging Services - Covington, at 71154 Highway 21, is part of the Gulf South's Capitol Imaging network of outpatient diagnostic centers, and Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health, at 95 Judge Tanner Blvd, performs bone-density (DXA) exams within a full-service hospital campus. Insurance-billed diagnostic scans at either typically need a physician's order; self-pay testing through Dexascans.com skips the referral. The Tammany Trace rail-trail starts its 31-mile run at the Covington Trailhead, pulling cyclists and runners through Abita Springs and Mandeville toward Slidell, and the Causeway funnels thousands of Northshore commuters to New Orleans each morning. A community that has every reason to track bone density and body composition with the most accurate tool available.
County
St. Tammany Parish
Area Code
985
Population
11,000+
Major Hospital System
LCMC Health (Lakeview Hospital)
DEXA Scan Access Across Covington & Northshore Communities
From the downtown historic district to the parish's river towns, here's how the Northshore lines up with Covington's two published DEXA locations.
Downtown Covington / Historic District From Lee Lane and the Columbia Street shops, Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health on Judge Tanner Blvd is about five minutes south.
Old Landing This riverside neighborhood on the Bogue Falaya reaches the Lakeview Hospital campus in minutes via US-190.
River Forest Off Highway 21 south of town, River Forest sits close to Capitol Imaging Services - Covington at 71154 Highway 21.
Tchefuncta Country Club Estates The country-club community between Covington and Madisonville is a short drive from both published locations via US-190 and Highway 21.
Goodbee West on US-190, Goodbee residents are closest to Capitol Imaging Services on the Highway 21 corridor.
Madisonville The Tchefuncte River town drives Highway 22 and Highway 21 north, about ten minutes to Capitol Imaging Services - Covington.
Abita Springs Three miles east along the Tammany Trace, Abita Springs reaches Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health in under ten minutes.
Mandeville At the north end of the Causeway, Mandeville residents are 10-15 minutes from either Covington DEXA location via US-190.
Folsom From the horse country north on LA-25, Folsom reaches Covington's published scanners in about 20 minutes.
Lacombe East on US-190, Lacombe splits the difference between Covington's hospital-based DXA and the Slidell corridor.
ZIP Codes We Serve in Covington
- 70433 — Capitol Imaging Services - Covington, Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Covington area's main ones, not a limit — call (985) 641-2390 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Scans in Covington & the Northshore
The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Covington, 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 .
Who Gets DEXA Testing in Covington
Causeway Commuters & Northshore Professionals
Thousands of St. Tammany residents cross the Causeway or I-12 daily, and a DEXA scan is one of the most time-efficient health baselines they can get, 10-15 minutes on the table for a clinical read on body fat, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density, with self-pay pricing and HSA/FSA accepted.
Tammany Trace Cyclists & Runners
The Trace's 31 miles of converted rail line start right at the Covington Trailhead, and the Northshore's endurance community logs steady mileage on it. DEXA tracks what that training actually changes, regional lean mass and body fat at ±1–2% accuracy, so a season on the Trace shows up in the data, not just the legs.
Adults Screening for Osteoporosis
Bone-density DXA at Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health on Judge Tanner Blvd or Capitol Imaging Services on Highway 21 is the diagnostic standard for fracture-risk screening. Medicare and most insurers cover it with a physician's order for qualifying adults; self-pay scans through Dexascans.com need no referral at all.
Why Book Your Covington DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Covington-Area Clinic
Capitol Imaging Services - Covington serves the Covington 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
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 Covington Works
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Find a Location Online
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10-Minute Scan
You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast
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Get Your Report
Your body composition and bone density report arrives by email within 24 hours
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Chen, MD, FACP
Frequently Asked Questions - Covington DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Covington, LA?
Covington has two published options: Capitol Imaging Services - Covington at 71154 Highway 21, reachable at (985) 641-2390, and Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health at 95 Judge Tanner Blvd. One is an outpatient diagnostic imaging center, the other a full-service hospital, text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 and we'll match you to the better fit.
How much is a DEXA scan in Covington?
Self-pay pricing through Dexascans.com starts at $149 for body composition, $199 for bone density, and $249 for the complete package including visceral fat. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and self-pay commonly beats a hospital's insurance-billed rate once a deductible is involved.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Covington, Louisiana?
For insurance-billed diagnostic scans at Lakeview Hospital or Capitol Imaging Services, a physician's order is the norm. Self-pay scans arranged through Dexascans.com skip the referral, useful if you want body-composition data or don't want to wait on an appointment with your doctor first.
Will insurance cover DEXA testing in Covington?
Bone-density DXA is widely covered when medically necessary. Medicare covers screening for qualifying adults, and St. Tammany Parish physicians order it routinely for postmenopausal patients. Wellness body-composition scans are self-pay from $149 with HSA/FSA accepted.
Is a DEXA scan safe?
Yes. The X-ray dose is about a tenth of a chest X-ray, less than what a day of natural background radiation on the Northshore. The exam is open-table and painless, with 10-15 minutes of scan time.
How long does a DEXA appointment take in Covington?
Roughly half an hour at either location, the Highway 21 imaging center or the Judge Tanner Boulevard hospital campus, with 10-15 minutes on the table. Self-pay results booked through Dexascans.com arrive within 24 hours.
What does a DEXA scan measure?
Bone-density DXA measures bone mineral density at the hip and spine, the standard osteoporosis test at both Covington locations. Full-body composition DEXA adds regional fat and lean-muscle mapping plus visceral fat. One scan, measured data either way.
How is DEXA different from a gym InBody scan on the Northshore?
Bioimpedance devices push a current through your body and infer composition, so readings swing 5-8% with hydration, noticeable after a humid Tammany Trace ride. DEXA measures tissue directly with low-dose X-ray at ±1-2% accuracy, making scan-over-scan comparisons actually meaningful.
Is there DEXA testing near downtown Covington, Mandeville, or Abita Springs?
Yes. Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health on Judge Tanner Blvd is about five minutes from downtown's Columbia Street and under ten from Abita Springs, while Capitol Imaging Services on Highway 21 serves River Forest, Madisonville, and Goodbee. Mandeville reaches either in 10-15 minutes via US-190.
Why do Tammany Trace cyclists and Northshore retirees book DEXA scans?
The Trace's 31 miles start at the Covington Trailhead, and its regulars, from racing cyclists to retired daily walkers, care about the same two trend lines: lean muscle and bone density. DEXA measures both precisely, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying older adults with a physician's order. Book at (786) 420-6630.
2 DEXA Scan Locations in Covington
Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Covington metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out.
Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Covington area.
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Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health
95 Judge Tanner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433Call to confirm current hours