DexaFit Seekonk
In Seekonk, MA, ten minutes from downtown Providence via I-195
DEXA Scans in Providence, RI
Book a DEXA scan near Providence. DexaFit Seekonk sits ten minutes from downtown, just over the Massachusetts line — one low-dose scan measures body fat, lean muscle, visceral fat, and bone density.
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 Providence Today
(opens in a new tab)
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
Providence is compact enough that 'across state lines' means a ten-minute drive: DexaFit Seekonk, the published DEXA option serving Rhode Island's capital, operates at 1200 Fall River Ave just over the Massachusetts border, a straight run out I-195 from downtown or Waterman Avenue from the East Side. That's often closer than crosstown traffic on a WaterFire night. The city it serves 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 minutes away for follow-up.
County
Providence County
Area Code
401
Population
190,000+
Major Hospital System
Brown University Health
Providence Neighborhoods We Serve
The published clinic serving Providence is DexaFit Seekonk, across the line in Massachusetts — these routes all end at 1200 Fall River Ave.
College Hill Waterman Avenue east becomes the direct road to DexaFit Seekonk.
Fox Point I-195 east, one exit past the line — about ten minutes door to door.
Wayland Waterman or Angell Street east through East Providence to Fall River Ave.
Blackstone Blackstone Boulevard to Waterman Avenue, then straight into Seekonk.
Mount Hope Hope Street to Waterman puts the scanner fifteen minutes out.
Downtown I-195 east from the exchange — ten minutes to the Seekonk clinic.
Federal Hill Atwells to I-195 east; the drive is shorter than it sounds.
Elmhurst Route 146 to I-195 east reaches Fall River Ave in about 20 minutes.
Hope-Summit Hope Street south to Waterman Avenue and across the line.
South Providence I-95 to I-195 east, one state line and ten minutes later you're there.
ZIP Codes We Serve in Providence
- 02903
- 02904
- 02906
- 02907
- 02908
- 02909
Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Providence area's main ones, not a limit — call (339) 330-4131 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
A Ten-Minute Drive From Providence to a DEXA Scan
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.
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.
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 at DexaFit Seekonk 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.
Why Book Your Providence DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Providence-Area Clinic
DexaFit Seekonk serves the Providence 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 Providence Works
1
Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Providence 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 Providence?
Use the location finder to pick your clinic and book a time in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Providence DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Providence?
The published DEXA option serving Providence is DexaFit Seekonk at 1200 Fall River Ave, just over the Massachusetts line — about ten minutes from downtown via I-195, often quicker than crossing the city at rush hour. 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?
Short — Waterman Avenue runs east from College Hill and Wayland through East Providence essentially straight to the Seekonk clinic. Fox Point and downtown take I-195 east one exit past the state line.
Does it matter that the clinic is in Massachusetts?
Not practically. DexaFit Seekonk is closer to most of Providence than parts of Providence are to each other, and self-pay booking works identically across the state line — same pricing, same 10-15 minute scan, same 24-hour results.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in the Providence area?
No — DexaFit Seekonk takes direct bookings for body-composition and bone-density scans. 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. The direct-book wellness scans at DexaFit Seekonk 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 at 1200 Fall River Ave, including 10-15 minutes of open-table scan time — add the ten-minute I-195 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.
Where to Get a DEXA Scan near Providence
Showing the clinic with verified map coordinates in the the Providence area area.