DEXA Scans in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi trains along its bayfront seawall and races the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon every May. A DEXA scan at Capitol Imaging Services on South Alameda Street gives the Coastal Bend precise body fat, lean muscle, and bone density measurements.
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 Corpus Christi Today
The scan takes about 10 minutes. Results land in your inbox the next day.
No referral required
FDA-approved medical equipment
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Corpus Christi curves around its bay, and so does its fitness culture: runners and cyclists work the downtown seawall, windsurfers chase the Gulf breeze, and every May the city hosts the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, one of the largest relay races in the country. This is the seat of Nueces County, a port city whose economy spans the Port of Corpus Christi, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on its island campus. The city's published DEXA location is Capitol Imaging Services at 3226 South Alameda St., on one of the main corridors connecting downtown to the Southside. From Flour Bluff to Calallen, Coastal Bend residents use DEXA for what beach workouts and bathroom scales cannot show: exact body fat percentage, lean mass by region, and bone mineral density measured to the clinical standard.
County
Nueces County
Area Code
361
Population
315,000+
Major Hospital System
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System
Serving the Coastal Bend from South Alameda
The published clinic on South Alameda Street is an easy reach from neighborhoods across Corpus Christi.
Downtown
Del Mar
Six Points
Southside
Flour Bluff
Padre Island
North Beach
Calallen
Annaville
ZIP Codes We Serve in Corpus Christi
- 78404 — Capitol Imaging Services - Corpus Christi Alameda
Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Corpus Christi area's main ones, not a limit — call (361) 888-8875 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic.
DEXA Testing by the Bay in Corpus Christi
The clinic listed further down this page runs that scan for Corpus Christi, 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 . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the body composition scan and the bone density test.
Who Relies on DEXA in Corpus Christi?
Beach to Bay Racers & Seawall Runners
From relay teams training for Beach to Bay each May to the daily runners and cyclists on the bayfront seawall, Corpus Christi's endurance athletes use DEXA to confirm that mileage is preserving lean muscle rather than burning it off.
Navy Personnel & Veterans
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi makes body composition a professional standard for part of this city. DEXA delivers the definitive total and regional body fat measurement for service members tracking readiness and for veterans keeping it.
Islanders & Adults Screening Bone Density
From the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi community to Nueces County adults referred through CHRISTUS Spohn or Corpus Christi Medical Center physicians, residents use DEXA bone density testing to catch osteopenia early and track it over time.
Why Book Your Corpus Christi DEXA Scan Through Dexascans.com
A Verified Corpus Christi-Area Clinic
Capitol Imaging Services - Corpus Christi Alameda serves the Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi Works
1
Find a Location Online
Use the location finder to pick the clinic nearest Corpus Christi and book a time that works
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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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Frequently Asked Questions - Corpus Christi DEXA Scans
Where can I get a DEXA scan in Corpus Christi, TX?
Capitol Imaging Services - Corpus Christi Alameda, at 3226 South Alameda St. in Corpus Christi, TX, runs DEXA scans for the Corpus Christi area. Call (361) 888-8875 or book through Dexascans.com to schedule your appointment.
How much does a DEXA scan cost in Corpus Christi?
There is no single Corpus Christi price: clinics publish their own rates, and cash-pay DEXA scans generally land between $99 and $250 by scan type. That still usually undercuts the $300-plus hospital imaging departments bill for comparable scans. Ask the clinic for its current rate when scheduling — HSA/FSA funds work at most.
Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Corpus Christi?
Only if you want insurance to pay. Self-pay booking at Capitol Imaging Services - Corpus Christi Alameda needs no referral for either scan type; an insurance-billed bone density exam does need your physician to order it first.
Does insurance cover DEXA scans in Corpus Christi, Texas?
Often, yes, but only for bone density. If a physician orders the scan as medically necessary, say after a referral from a doctor at a Nueces County health system like CHRISTUS Spohn Health System & Corpus Christi Medical Center, insurance usually covers it. Body composition scans booked for fitness reasons are self-pay. HSA and FSA cards work for both.
Is a DEXA scan safe in Corpus Christi?
Yes. Nothing is injected and nothing encloses you: at Capitol Imaging Services - Corpus Christi Alameda you lie on an open table for 10-15 minutes while the scanner arm passes overhead. The X-ray dose is roughly a tenth of a chest X-ray.
What does a full body DEXA scan measure in Corpus Christi?
One scan in Corpus Christi produces your body fat percentage, a limb-by-limb lean mass breakdown, a visceral fat reading, and bone mineral density. That combination is why a DEXA report replaces a stack of separate measurements, including the bone-density study a CHRISTUS Spohn Health System & Corpus Christi Medical Center physician would order on its own.
How long does a DEXA scan appointment take in Corpus Christi?
Plan on 30 minutes in Corpus Christi — check-in, then 10-15 minutes on the table at Capitol Imaging Services - Corpus Christi Alameda. Results follow within 24 hours, so a morning scan is a next-day answer.
What is the difference between a DXA scan and a DEXA scan?
No difference at all. "DXA" is the abbreviation radiology departments like CHRISTUS Spohn Health System & Corpus Christi Medical Center use; "DEXA" is the one patients search for. Both name dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and both describe what you would book in Corpus Christi.