401 East Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
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Tennessee · Washington County
DEXA scans in Johnson City
Book a DEXA scan in Johnson City, Tennessee, precise body-composition and bone-density testing for ETSU students and athletes, Ballad Health and Quillen medical professionals, and Appalachian Highlands adults tracking their health. Compare the Tri-Cities listings below for address and contact details, and ask which scans each one offers.
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Local context
DEXA Scans in Johnson City: Body Composition and Bone Density in the Tri-Cities
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Johnson City, 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.
Johnson City sits in the Appalachian Highlands of Washington County, anchored by East Tennessee State University and its James H. Quillen College of Medicine, and served by Ballad Health's Johnson City Medical Center, a Level I trauma and teaching hospital. It's a university town wrapped in outdoor-recreation country: the 10-mile Tweetsie Trail runs from downtown to Elizabethton, Buffalo Mountain rises just south of the city, and Carver's Gap, the Roan Highlands, and the Appalachian Trail are all inside an hour's drive. That mix of college athletics, a large medical community, and a hiking-and-running culture makes DEXA a natural fit here. DEXA serves two distinct needs: a direct-book body-composition scan measures fat, lean mass, and visceral fat, with no referral needed, while a diagnostic bone-density (DXA) exam is physician-ordered and insurance-billable. One DEXA provider is listed for Johnson City on this page, with its address and contact details, so whether you want performance-focused body-composition data or a doctor-ordered osteoporosis screening, check which scans each listing offers.
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
- Washington County
- Area code
- 423
- Population
- 73,600+
- Major hospital system
- Ballad Health (Johnson City Medical Center)
Coverage
ZIP codes we serve in Johnson City
Each ZIP below is in the Johnson City service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder.
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Johnson City area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
Neighborhoods
DEXA Scan Access by Johnson City Neighborhood and Tri-Cities Town
From the Tree Streets downtown to Boones Creek off I-26 and out to the neighboring Tri-Cities towns, here's how Johnson City's neighborhoods line up; check the listings on this page for each clinic's address and the scans it offers.
Downtown Johnson City & Founders Park The five-acre Founders Park, its amphitheater, and the East Main Street core make up downtown.
Tree Streets The historic craftsman-home district just off downtown, walkable to East Main Street.
ETSU / University Area Home to ETSU students, athletes, and Quillen College of Medicine staff.
Sunset Drive / North Johnson City North Johnson City along the Sunset Drive corridor, near ETSU.
Boones Creek This sought-after suburban community off the I-26 corridor near Exit 17 runs a straight shot into Johnson City.
Gray Near the Gray Fossil Site northwest of town, Gray connects to Johnson City via I-26.
Southwest Johnson City The residential neighborhoods around Buffalo Mountain's base and West Walnut, close to downtown.
Jonesborough Tennessee's oldest town is about ten minutes west of Johnson City on US-11E.
Elizabethton At the far end of the Tweetsie Trail, Elizabethton is a short drive east of Johnson City.
Erwin South down I-26 in Unicoi County near the Appalachian Trail, Erwin has a quick run into Johnson City.
Kingsport About 25 minutes northwest in the Tri-Cities, Kingsport is within easy reach of Johnson City.
Bristol The Tri-Cities' northern anchor on the Virginia line is roughly a half-hour up the interstate from Johnson City.
Who books one
Who Benefits from a DEXA Scan in Johnson City
ETSU Students, Athletes & the Appalachian Trail Crowd
Between ETSU Buccaneer athletics and a serious running, cycling, and hiking scene built around the Tweetsie Trail, Buffalo Mountain, and the Roan Highlands, Johnson City is full of people chasing performance. A body-composition DEXA tracks fat, lean muscle, and visceral fat at ±1–2% accuracy, far tighter than InBody/BIA's 5–8%, so you can dial in training and nutrition before your next climb or race. No referral needed.
Ballad Health & Quillen Medical Professionals
With Johnson City Medical Center, Niswonger Children's, and the Quillen College of Medicine here, the city has a large clinical community that values evidence-based data on their own health. A direct-book body-composition scan gives a quick wellness baseline, while diagnostic, insurance-billable bone-density DXA is the route when a physician order calls for it; the listings on this page show which scans each clinic offers.
Adults 50+ Tracking Bone & Muscle Health
For Tri-Cities adults watching for osteoporosis or age-related muscle loss, bone density matters. Physician-ordered diagnostic DXA is insurance-billable, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients. Prefer to track bone and body composition together on a self-pay basis? Check the listings on this page for clinics whose scans report both.
How it works
How getting a DEXA scan in Johnson City works
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Pick a clinic
Pick the clinic nearest you from the Johnson City 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 Johnson City DEXA scan on Dexascans.com
A Johnson City-Area Clinic
Medical Care serves the Johnson City area. Its address, phone, and hours 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
Where clinics publish a cash price, the middle half of prices runs $120–$199. The clinic confirms the price when you book. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. Compare DEXA prices
Ready to get your DEXA scan in Johnson City?
The clinic listed on this page shows how to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions - Johnson City DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Johnson City?
One DEXA provider is listed for Johnson City on this page with address and contact details. Some DEXA options are direct-book body-composition scans with no referral needed, while diagnostic bone-density DXA is physician-ordered and insurance-billable, so check which scans a listing offers. To book, text or call (786) 420-6630.
What's the difference between a body-composition DEXA and a diagnostic bone-density DXA?
They serve different needs. A body-composition DEXA is a wellness and performance scan: you can usually book it directly, and it measures fat, lean mass, and visceral fat, often with a bone density reading too. A diagnostic bone-density (DXA) exam is physician-ordered and insurance-billable, geared toward osteoporosis screening.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Johnson City?
Each clinic prices its own scans — cash-pay DEXA in the Johnson City area typically runs $99-$250 depending on whether you want body composition, bone density, or both, and many clinics accept HSA and FSA. Diagnostic bone-density scans can also be billed to insurance with a physician order.
Where can I get body composition testing near ETSU?
Check the listings on this page for the address closest to East Tennessee State University. Body-composition DEXA is generally direct-book with no referral, and it measures fat, lean muscle, and visceral fat at ±1–2% accuracy. Text or call (786) 420-6630 to schedule.
Do I need a doctor's referral for a DEXA scan in Johnson City?
Not for body composition, which you can generally book directly with no referral. A diagnostic bone-density scan billed to insurance does require a physician order, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients.
Is a DEXA scan safe? How much radiation is involved?
DEXA uses a very low dose of X-ray energy, roughly one-tenth that of a standard chest X-ray. It's one of the lowest-radiation imaging tests available, which is part of why it's used routinely for both body-composition tracking and bone-density screening in Johnson City.
How long does a DEXA scan take and when do I get results?
The scan itself takes about 10–15 minutes, with roughly 30 minutes total for your visit. Results are typically ready within 24 hours, so you won't wait long, handy whether you're an ETSU athlete adjusting training or a patient tracking bone health.
Is DEXA more accurate than an InBody or BIA scan?
Yes. DEXA measures body composition at about ±1–2% accuracy, compared with roughly 5–8% for bioelectrical impedance (BIA/InBody) devices. For runners and hikers on the Tweetsie Trail or Appalachian Trail who want reliable, repeatable numbers, that precision makes DexaFit's body-composition DEXA the stronger choice.
Can I get a bone-density scan in Johnson City?
Yes. Diagnostic bone-density (DXA) scanning is physician-ordered and insurance-billable, making it a good fit for osteoporosis screening and monitoring, and Medicare covers screening DXA for qualifying patients.
Can people from Kingsport, Bristol, or Jonesborough get a DEXA scan in Johnson City?
Yes. Johnson City draws patients from across the Tri-Cities and Appalachian Highlands. Kingsport and Bristol are roughly 25–35 minutes away, Jonesborough about ten minutes, and Elizabethton and Erwin are short drives too.
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