In Seekonk, MA, ten minutes from downtown Providence via I-195
1200 Fall River Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
From $129
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Rhode Island · Providence County
DEXA scans in Providence
Book a DEXA scan near Providence. Each listing on this page shows its address and contact details — one low-dose scan measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density.
Or call (786) 420-6630 and we'll find the nearest clinic.
- clinic listed
- 1
- published cash price
- $129
- scan · report in a day or two
- ~10 min
Local context
DEXA Scans Near Providence
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Providence, covering 6 ZIP codes 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.
Providence is compact, and each DEXA clinic listed on this page shows its address and contact details; I-195 from downtown and Waterman Avenue from the East Side are the main routes east toward the Massachusetts line. The city trains hard for its size — Brown and RISD students running Blackstone Boulevard, the Providence Marathon each spring, club rowers on the Seekonk River — and it carries real clinical weight through Brown University Health (Rhode Island Hospital) and Care New England. A DEXA visit fits that pattern: ten minutes of scanning for clinical-grade fat, lean-mass, visceral-fat, and bone-density numbers, with the state's biggest health systems in the city for follow-up.
Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? See how the three measure up . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
- County
- Providence County
- Area code
- 401
- Population
- 190,000+
- Major hospital system
- Brown University Health
Coverage
ZIP codes we serve in Providence
Each ZIP below is in the Providence service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder.
Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Providence area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Neighborhoods
Providence Neighborhoods We Serve
Each listing on this page shows its address; here's how Providence neighborhoods connect to the main routes across and out of the city.
College Hill The hilltop neighborhood of Brown and RISD, where Waterman Avenue heads east.
Fox Point I-195 east, one exit past the line — about ten minutes door to door.
Wayland An East Side neighborhood linked east by Waterman and Angell Streets.
Blackstone Home to Blackstone Boulevard's running path, a short hop to Waterman Avenue.
Mount Hope The East Side neighborhood along Hope Street.
Downtown The city center, where I-195 heads east.
Federal Hill Atwells to I-195 east; the drive is shorter than it sounds.
Elmhurst A north-side neighborhood off Route 146.
Hope-Summit An East Side neighborhood along Hope Street.
South Providence I-95 to I-195 east, one state line and ten minutes later you're there.
Who books one
Who Books DEXA Scans in Rhode Island's Capital
College Athletes and Club Rowers
Brown, RISD, and PC athletes — and the rowers training on the Seekonk River — use DEXA to measure lean-mass gains by region instead of trusting a locker-room scale.
Providence Marathon Trainees
Runners building toward the spring marathon compare scans across a training block to confirm fat came off while leg muscle held — the numbers that decide whether the plan worked.
Adults Getting a Bone Baseline
A ten-minute DEXA visit establishes a clinical T-score, and with Rhode Island Hospital and Care New England in the city, any flagged result lands quickly with a local physician.
How it works
How getting a DEXA scan in Providence works
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Pick a clinic
Pick the clinic nearest you from the Providence listings on this page, then get in touch to book
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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
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 Providence DEXA scan on Dexascans.com
A Providence-Area Clinic
DexaFit - Rhode Island serves the Providence area. Its address and phone 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
Published cash-pay prices at the Providence clinics below run $129. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices
Ready to get your DEXA scan in Providence?
The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions - Providence DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Providence?
One published DEXA option serves Providence, listed on this page with address and contact details. Compare each address against your route; I-195 and Waterman Avenue are the main routes east from downtown and the East Side. Text or call (786) 420-6630 to book.
How much does a DEXA scan cost near Providence?
Pricing is set by the clinic, not by Dexascans.com — cash-pay DEXA near Providence typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA; confirm when you book.
How long is the drive from the East Side?
Check the addresses in this page's listings. Waterman Avenue runs east from College Hill and Wayland through East Providence, and Fox Point and downtown connect to I-195 east.
Does it matter if a DEXA clinic is across the state line in Massachusetts?
Not practically. Self-pay booking works the same across the state line — the scan is 10-15 minutes either way, and each clinic sets its own price and results timing.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in the Providence area?
No — body-composition scans can usually be booked directly. A physician order is only needed for insurance-billed diagnostic bone-density exams, which Brown University Health or Care New England doctors route through hospital radiology.
Will insurance cover my DEXA near Providence?
Physician-ordered diagnostic bone-density DXA is covered when medically necessary, and Medicare covers screening for qualifying adults. Direct-book wellness scans are self-pay, priced by the clinic and typically in the $99-$250 range.
How long does the visit take?
Plan on about 30 minutes, including 10-15 minutes of open-table scan time — add the drive and you're back before a College Hill parking spot opens up.
Is a DEXA scan safe?
Yes — the dose is roughly one-tenth of a chest X-ray, below a normal day of background radiation, which is why Brown and RISD athletes rescan seasonally to track lean-mass changes.
What does DEXA measure for a rower on the Seekonk River?
Limb-by-limb lean mass — arms, trunk, legs — plus body fat and visceral fat, at about ±1-2% precision. Compared across a season, it shows whether erg blocks actually moved tissue where the boat needs it.
Why is DEXA better than a smart scale for Providence Marathon training?
Smart scales and gym bioimpedance drift 5-8% with hydration and timing; DEXA measures tissue directly by low-dose X-ray at roughly ±1-2%. Over a training block those error bars are the difference between a real trend and noise.
Find a clinic
Where to get a DEXA scan near Providence
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DEXA Scan Cost near Providence
Cash-pay prices at clinics near Providence, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. Prices move, so reconfirm when you book.
| Clinic | DEXA Scan Price |
|---|---|
| DexaFit - Rhode Island | From $129 |