--- title: "DEXA Scan in Weslaco, TX | Compare 2 Clinics & Prices" description: "Medical-grade DEXA body composition & bone density scans in Weslaco, TX from $125 — most self-pay scans need no referral." image: "https://www.dexascans.com/og-clinic.jpg" url: "https://www.dexascans.com/tx/weslaco" --- [Dexascans](/) / [Texas](/#tx) / Weslaco Texas · Hidalgo County # DEXA scans in Weslaco Book a DEXA scan in Weslaco, Texas, the heart of the Rio Grande Valley's Mid-Valley corridor. Each listing on this page shows its address and contact details, so you can compare options before you book. [See clinics](#locations) [Call (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) Or call [(786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) and we'll find the nearest clinic. - Most cash-pay scans need no referral - FDA-cleared DEXA technology clinics listed 2 published cash price $125 scan · report in a day or two ~10 min A full body DEXA scan measures body fat %, lean muscle and bone density in one pass. [Body fat calculator Know your body fat before you book A tape measure gets you within about 3.5 points. Then compare 2 Weslaco clinics from $125. →](/body-fat-calculator) [On Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? How much of your weight loss is muscle? In the trials, 25–39% of the weight lost was lean mass. See your number. →](/glp-1-muscle-loss) Local context ## DEXA Scans in Weslaco & the Mid-Valley The 2 clinics listed further down this page run that scan for Weslaco, covering 2 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. Weslaco sits at the center of the Rio Grande Valley's Mid-Valley corridor, halfway between McAllen and Harlingen on Expressway 83, with the Texas Boulevard downtown district and Estero Llano Grande State Park, a World Birding Center site, defining its character. Each DEXA listing on this page shows its address and contact details; insurance-billed diagnostic bone-density scans typically need a physician's order, so ask each listed clinic which scans it offers. Knapp Medical Center remains the city's full-service hospital. Add the tens of thousands of Winter Texans who make Mid-Valley RV resorts home every season, and Weslaco has a natural DEXA audience: adults who need to know exactly where their bone density stands. Weighing it against an InBody reading or a smart scale? [See how the three measure up](/what-is-a-dexa-scan#dexa-comparison) . Deciding between the two scan types? See our guides to the [body composition scan](/body-composition-scan) and the [bone density test](/bone-density-test). County Hidalgo County Area code 956 Population 40,000+ Major hospital system Knapp Medical Center Coverage ## ZIP codes we serve in Weslaco Each ZIP below is in the Weslaco service area — tap one to search it in the clinic finder. - 78596 — Texas Valley Clinical Research - 78599 — South Texas Health System - ER Weslaco - 78596 - 78599 Each ZIP code above has a clinic listed on this page. Not on the list? The ZIP codes above are the Weslaco area's main ones, not a limit — call Dexascans at (786) 420-6630 and we'll point you to the nearest clinic. Neighborhoods ## Weslaco & Mid-Valley Communities From Texas Boulevard to the neighboring Mid-Valley towns, here's how the area lines up along Expressway 83. Each listing shows its address, so you can plan the drive. Downtown Weslaco / Texas Boulevard The Texas Boulevard downtown district and its shops. North Weslaco The neighborhoods north of Expressway 83. South Weslaco / Estero Llano Grande The south side around Estero Llano Grande State Park, a World Birding Center site, linked by FM 1015. Mercedes One town east on Expressway 83, home of the outlet mall. Donna Weslaco's neighbor to the west on Expressway 83. Progreso South on FM 1015 toward the international bridge. Elsa & Edcouch The Delta-area towns linked to Weslaco by FM 88. La Villa The northeast Delta corner. Alamo & San Juan Cities west along the expressway. Harlingen Twenty minutes east on I-2/Expressway 83. Who books one ## Who Needs a DEXA Scan in Weslaco ### Winter Texans & Mid-Valley Retirees Every season, tens of thousands of Winter Texans settle into Mid-Valley RV resorts and communities around Weslaco, squarely the population osteoporosis screening serves. Medicare covers bone-density DXA with a physician's order for qualifying adults; ask about self-pay options when you book. ### Valley Families Tracking Metabolic Health Visceral fat, the fat stored around the organs, is one of the strongest predictors of type 2 diabetes risk, a challenge the Rio Grande Valley knows well. A DEXA scan measures it directly, giving Weslaco families a precise, trackable number to pair with nutrition and exercise changes, at ±1–2% accuracy scan after scan. ### Mid-Valley Athletes & Active Adults From Friday-night football to early-morning walking clubs at Estero Llano Grande, the Mid-Valley stays active despite the heat. DEXA turns that effort into data, regional lean mass, body fat, and bone density from one 10-15 minute scan, unaffected by the hydration swings that make gym bioimpedance readings unreliable in South Texas summers. How it works ## How getting a DEXA scan in Weslaco works 1. 01 ### Pick a clinic Pick the clinic nearest you from the Weslaco listings on this page, then get in touch to book 2. 02 ### 10-minute scan You lie still on the table, fully clothed. Wear something without metal. You do not need to fast 3. 03 ### 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 Weslaco DEXA scan on Dexascans.com ### Weslaco-Area Clinics 2 clinics serve the Weslaco area. Each one is 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 Weslaco clinics below run $125. Many clinics accept HSA/FSA cards; ask when you book. [Compare DEXA prices](/dexa-scan-cost) ## Ready to get your DEXA scan in Weslaco? Compare the clinics listed on this page; each one shows how to get in touch. [See clinics](#locations) [Call Dexascans: (786) 420-6630](tel:7864206630) ## Frequently Asked Questions - Weslaco DEXA Scans Where can I get a DEXA scan in Weslaco, TX? Check the two clinics listed on this page; each listing shows its address and contact details. Ask each clinic whether it offers bone-density DXA, body-composition DEXA, or both. Text or call Dexascans.com at (786) 420-6630 and we'll help you find the right one. How much does a DEXA scan cost in Weslaco? Each clinic sets its own pricing, not Dexascans.com, and the listings on this page show prices where clinics publish them. Cost depends on whether you book body composition, a bone-density test, or both. HSA and FSA cards are often accepted for DEXA; confirm when you book. Do I need a referral for a DEXA scan in Weslaco, Texas? For an insurance-billed diagnostic bone-density exam, a physician's order is standard. Self-pay body-composition scans generally need no referral, usually the simpler path for Winter Texans and anyone tracking body composition; confirm each clinic's policy when you book. Does insurance or Medicare cover DEXA scans in Weslaco? Medicare covers screening bone-density DXA with a physician's order for qualifying adults, which includes a large share of the Mid-Valley's Winter Texan community, and commercial plans cover medically necessary exams. Body-composition scans for wellness purposes are self-pay, priced by each clinic; the listings on this page show prices where clinics publish them. Is a DEXA scan safe? Yes. The dose is roughly one-tenth of a chest X-ray, below a day of ordinary background radiation in the Valley sun. The scan is open-table and painless, with about 10-15 minutes of table time. How long does a DEXA appointment take in Weslaco? Plan on about 30 minutes, with 10-15 minutes of scan time. Results timing varies by clinic, so ask when you book. What does a DEXA scan measure? Bone-density DXA measures hip and spine bone mineral density, the standard osteoporosis screen. Body-composition DEXA maps regional fat and lean muscle and quantifies visceral fat, the strongest imaging marker of type 2 diabetes risk. Check each listing and ask which scans it offers. Is DEXA more accurate than a gym InBody scan in the Valley? Yes, bioimpedance readings swing 5-8% with hydration, and South Texas heat makes that swing worse. DEXA's direct X-ray measurement holds about ±1-2% accuracy no matter the season, so the trend you see is real change, not water weight. Is there DEXA testing near downtown Weslaco, Mercedes, or Donna? Check the listings on this page; each shows its address, so you can see what's closest to the Texas Boulevard downtown district. Expressway 83 links Weslaco to Mercedes and Donna, with Elsa, Edcouch, Progreso, Alamo, and San Juan a short drive beyond. Why do Winter Texans get DEXA scans in Weslaco? Because the Mid-Valley's seasonal residents are precisely the population bone-density screening protects: adults 65+ for whom an early osteoporosis diagnosis prevents fractures. A DXA in Weslaco (with Medicare coverage via a physician's order; call (786) 420-6630 to ask about self-pay) keeps that screening close to the RV resort instead of back home up north. Find a clinic ## 2 DEXA scan locations in Weslaco Imaging and body-composition facilities across the Weslaco metro. Hours and pricing change, so call ahead before you drive out. Distance Price Sort ## Filters Distance Price Sort Showing the 2 clinics with verified map coordinates in the Weslaco area. 2 clinics - 1 ### [Texas Valley Clinical Research](/c/texas-valley-clinical-research) 1116 East 8th Street, Suite 4 Weslaco, TX 78596 From $125 [(956) 554-4003](tel:+19565544003) Call to confirm current hours [Call (956) 554-4003](tel:+19565544003) [View details](/c/texas-valley-clinical-research) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Texas%20Valley%20Clinical%20Research%2C%201116%20East%208th%20Street%2C%20Suite%204%2C%20Weslaco%2C%20TX%2C%2078596) - 2 ### [South Texas Health System - ER Weslaco](/c/south-texas-health-system-er-weslaco) 330 West Expressway 83 Weslaco, TX 78599 Call price not published [(956) 975-2300](tel:+19569752300) Call to confirm current hours [Call (956) 975-2300](tel:+19569752300) [View details](/c/south-texas-health-system-er-weslaco) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=South%20Texas%20Health%20System%20-%20ER%20Weslaco%2C%20330%20West%20Expressway%2083%2C%20Weslaco%2C%20TX%2C%2078599) No clinics match these filters Every Weslaco-area clinic we list is still on this page — the filters above are hiding them. ## DEXA Scan Cost in Weslaco Cash-pay prices at Weslaco clinics, taken from each clinic's published listing or confirmed with them by phone. 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