How much does a whole body MRI cost at First Look MRI, Prenuvo, and Ezra?

First Look MRI and Prenuvo both charge $2,499 for a whole body MRI, while Ezra charges $1,499. First Look MRI's scan is a full 120-minute diagnostic exam, compared to Prenuvo's 60-minute and Ezra's 47-minute screening scans.

How long does a whole body MRI take?

First Look MRI's whole body scan takes 120 minutes for a complete diagnostic exam. Prenuvo's scan takes about 60 minutes and Ezra's takes about 47 minutes, both using a faster screening protocol rather than a full diagnostic scan.

How fast do you get results from a whole body MRI?

First Look MRI guarantees report delivery in under 24 hours, with a STAT option available in under 90 minutes for an additional fee. Ezra typically delivers results in 5 business days, and Prenuvo takes 10 to 15 days.

What is the difference between First Look MRI, Prenuvo, and Ezra?

First Look MRI offers a full 120-minute diagnostic scan with same-day results and direct radiologist access, and is independently owned and operated across 7 locations. Prenuvo offers a wider field of view covering the arms and legs but takes 10 to 15 days for results. Ezra offers the lowest price and widest availability through a network of about 100 partner imaging centers, and also offers an optional low-dose CT lung scan.

Can I talk to the radiologist about my whole body MRI results?

First Look MRI is the only one of these three providers that offers a direct discussion with the radiologist who read the exam, available for an additional fee. Prenuvo offers a discussion with a nurse instead, and Ezra does not include a discussion option.

Whole Body MRI Comparison | First Look MRI

Whole body MRI screening is revolutionizing preventative healthcare by detecting potential health issues before symptoms appear. As this field grows, three major providers have emerged: First Look MRI, Prenuvo, and Ezra. Each offers unique advantages and approaches to whole body screening. This comprehensive comparison will help you understand the differences and choose the right provider for your needs.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	First Look MRI	Prenuvo	Ezra
Cost	$2,499	$2,499	$1,499
Type of Scan	Complete diagnostic	Limited screening	Limited screening
Scan Duration	120 minutes	60 minutes	47 minutes
Scanner Type	1.5 Tesla Wide Short Bore	1.5 Tesla Wide Short Bore	3 Tesla Wide Bore
Coverage Area	Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis (coned in for higher spatial resolution)	Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, shoulders, arms, legs, feet (zoomed out for more coverage)	Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis (coned in for higher spatial resolution)
Report Delivery	Under 24 hrs guaranteed	10-15 days	5 business days
STAT Report Option (<90 min) - $50	✔	✘	✘
Video Report	✔	✘	✘
Whole Spine Screening	✔	✔	✔
Radiologist Discussion - $150	✔	✘	✘
Nurse Discussion Included	✘	✔	✘
Sedation Option	✘	✔	✘

About the Companies

First Look MRI

Independently owned by Brian Gay, MD, a radiologist with a fellowship in MRI and a degree in physics. First Look MRI is the only MRI company to offer a video report from the radiologist that explains the findings in simple terms, and the only company that allows customers to speak directly with the radiologist that read the exam to answer questions. In addition to whole body scans, it also provides MRI exams on all body parts, such as knees, ankles, wrists, feet, shoulders, etc. It employs only board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists. First Look MRI currently owns 7 locations in Georgia, Texas, and Colorado.

Pros - More comprehensive 120-minute full diagnostic MRI scans with higher resolution in all planes, rather than 60-minute fast screening scans that are standard in the industry. All radiologists are fellowship-trained and create an innovative video report to explain the results. Super fast, same-day results and STAT option in under 90 minutes.

Cons - Full diagnostic scans of each body part take much longer. Much smaller footprint than competitors.

Prenuvo

A venture capital-backed company co-founded by Andrew Lacy, a serial entrepreneur, and Raj Attariwala, MD PhD, a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and radiologist with residencies in nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology. Prenuvo provides a user friendly structured written report and a discussion with a nurse. Scans have large fields of view to include the arms, legs, and feet. Currently, it owns 24 centers throughout the US and internationally and employs a large team of board-certified radiologists.

Pros - Innovative company with fantastic marketing and many locations around the country.

Cons - May take 2 weeks to get results. Large field-of-view images include the extremities, but comes at the cost of lower resolution.

Ezra

Recently acquired by Function Health, Ezra is a venture capital-backed company founded by CEO Emi Gal, a software and machine learning engineer and serial entrepreneur, bringing advanced technology and affordability to preventative health screening. The company does not own centers, but partners with about 100 independent MRI centers to provide MRI scans and radiology services for its online platform. Through the independent centers, Ezra also offers a low-dose CT chest that is superior to MRI to evaluate for lung disease and can screen for coronary artery calcification.

Pros - Widest availability and aggressive pricing. Most partner centers offer low-dose CT of the lungs and can screen for coronary artery calcification.

Cons - Lack of consistency from a wide variety of independently owned centers and radiologists. CT of the lungs has radiation that can cause cancer, though very low risk.

Also Worth Knowing: SimonMed

SimonMed

SimonMed is one of the largest independent imaging chains in the country, with hundreds of locations and a whole body MRI product called SimonOne. Unlike the providers compared above, SimonMed's primary business is traditional diagnostic imaging, with whole body screening as a smaller service line. Their scale makes them geographically convenient for many patients, though their whole body program is newer and less differentiated than the screening-focused specialists profiled above.