Prenuvo is a chain of clinics that sells elective whole-body and targeted MRI scans directly to consumers.
Our verdict
CleanProvisional clean rating. Prenuvo charges $2,499 for its Whole Body MRI. We found no FDA warning letter to the company, and we have not yet confirmed its BBB record.
- FDA record
- No FDA warning letter to Prenuvo among the 68 letters in our tracker (Dec 2024 to Sept 2026).
- BBB
- Not yet confirmed. We will add the BBB rating and complaint count after we check it.
- Best for
- People who have weighed the evidence, understand the chance of incidental findings, and want an elective MRI near one of 28 locations.
- Watch out
- The ACR says evidence does not support whole-body MRI screening of people without symptoms. At one academic program about 30% of screened patients needed follow-up. Follow-up care is not in the scan price. Ezra and SimonMed list whole-body MRI from $999.
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- Whole Body scan
- $2,499, about 50 min (checked 2026-10-17) [1]
- Lowest-priced scan
- Body Composition $499; Brain or Heart $799 [1]
- Locations
- 28 open, incl. New York, Los Angeles, Miami [3]
- Pharmacy
- None. Prenuvo sells imaging [1]
- FDA warning letter
- None of the 68 letters in our tracker (Dec 2024 to Sept 2026)
- BBB
- Not yet confirmed
Prenuvo prices by scan
| Scan | Price | Length or scope | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Body | $2,499 | About 50 minutes | 2026-10-17 | Prenuvo [1] |
| Focused | $1,199 | About 25 minutes | 2026-10-17 | Prenuvo [1] |
| Enhanced | $3,999 ($4,499 Executive in NYC) | About 65 minutes | 2026-10-17 | Prenuvo [1] |
| Brain Health | $799 | Brain assessment | 2026-10-17 | Prenuvo [1] |
| Heart Health | $799 | Select markets only | 2026-10-17 | Prenuvo [1] |
| Body Composition | $499 | MRI-based body composition | 2026-10-17 | Prenuvo [1] |
The hidden cost with any screening scan is what happens after a finding. In a Weill Cornell screening program (not Prenuvo), about 30% of the first 160 or so patients needed follow-up [4]. Those next steps are separate care. Our full-body MRI cost guide compares every provider we price.
Where Prenuvo has clinics
Prenuvo listed 28 open locations on Oct 17, 2026: Atlanta; Boca Raton; Boston (Watertown); Buffalo (mobile); Charlotte (Fort Mill, SC); Chicago; Dallas (Irving); Denver; Houston; Irvine; Las Vegas; London; Los Angeles; Melbourne; Miami; Minneapolis; New York; North Vancouver; Pasadena; Philadelphia; Portland (mobile); Redwood City; San Diego; Scottsdale; Seattle; St. Petersburg, FL; Vancouver; and Washington DC (Bethesda) [3].
Listed as coming soon: Charleston SC, Columbus OH, Dubai, Jacksonville, Nashville, Sacramento and Sydney [3]. The NYC Executive version of the Enhanced scan costs $4,499 instead of $3,999 [1].
What radiologists say about whole-body screening
The ACR's 2023 statement says it "does not believe there is sufficient evidence to justify recommending total body screening" for patients without symptoms, risk factors or family history [2]. RSNA News reported in July 2026 that about 90% of patients in the Weill Cornell program had some finding and about 1% had a malignant or suspected malignant one, and that the Netherlands does not permit whole-body MRI screening of healthy people [4].
In a May 2026 JAMA editorial, radiologists from the University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin argued that elective whole-body MRI companies lack proof that benefits outweigh harms. Prenuvo, SimonMed and Ezra disputed the editorial [5].
Symptoms need a doctor, not a screening scan
An elective scan does not replace a visit for new symptoms. For chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or trouble speaking, call 911.
FDA and complaint record
No letter to Prenuvo appears in our FDA warning letter tracker, which holds 68 letters dated December 2024 to September 2026. That tracker centers on drug sellers, so it says little about imaging quality.
BBB record pending
We have not yet confirmed Prenuvo's BBB rating or complaint history. The rating stays provisional until we do.
Is Prenuvo worth it for you?
- Could fit: you have read the ACR position, accept that many scans turn up findings that need follow-up, and live near a clinic [2] [4] [3].
- Cheaper whole-body MRI: Ezra lists $999 ($899 for Function Health members) and SimonMed $999 ($899 intro) [6] [7]. Compare in Ezra vs Prenuvo.
- Heart question: a coronary calcium scan usually costs $100 to $150 [8] and has a defined guideline role [9]. See coronary calcium score.
- Body composition only: DEXA starts at $39.95 at BodySpec [10] versus $499 for Prenuvo's MRI version [1]. See DEXA scan cost.
Alternatives
Other whole-body MRI providers
Ezra (Function Health)
Clean- Price
- $999 Annual MRI; $899 Function members (checked 2026-10-17) [6]
- What you get
- 22-minute scan of head, neck, abdomen, pelvis
- FDA record
- No letter in our tracker
- BBB
- Not yet confirmed
- Note
- Excludes chest, lungs, heart and breast
SimonMed Longevity
Clean- Price
- $999 Core MRI ($899 intro) [7]
- What you get
- Chest, abdomen, pelvis; head and spine add-ons
- FDA record
- No letter in our tracker
- BBB
- Not yet confirmed
- Note
- 170+ US locations
For non-MRI options see our Neko Health review, and for the bigger picture the longevity testing hub.
Questions people ask
How much does a Prenuvo scan cost?
Prenuvo listed its Whole Body MRI at $2,499 on Oct 17, 2026. The Focused scan is $1,199, the Enhanced scan $3,999 ($4,499 Executive in NYC), Brain or Heart $799, and Body Composition $499 [1].
Where are Prenuvo locations?
Prenuvo listed 28 open locations on Oct 17, 2026, including New York, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, Miami, Boca Raton, Chicago, Houston, Dallas (Irving), Atlanta, Seattle and Washington DC (Bethesda), plus London, Melbourne and Vancouver [3].
Does Prenuvo have clinics in NYC, Los Angeles and Miami?
Is Prenuvo worth it?
The American College of Radiology says there is not enough evidence to recommend total body screening for people without symptoms, risk factors or family history [2]. In one academic screening program about 30% of patients needed follow-up and about 1% had a malignant or suspected malignant finding [4].
Are there cheaper whole-body MRI scans than Prenuvo?
How long does a Prenuvo scan take?
Prenuvo lists about 50 minutes for the Whole Body scan, about 25 minutes for the Focused scan and about 65 minutes for the Enhanced scan [1].
Has Prenuvo had an FDA warning letter or BBB complaints?
No FDA warning letter to Prenuvo appears among the 68 letters in the Wellchosen Health tracker (December 2024 to September 2026). Its BBB record has not yet been confirmed.
Sources
10 cited
- Prenuvo pricing. Prenuvo, 2026-10-17 (accessed).
- ACR statement on screening total body MRI. American College of Radiology, Apr 17, 2023.
- Prenuvo locations. Prenuvo, 2026-10-17 (accessed).
- Whole-body MRI screening (RSNA News, July 2026). RSNA News, Jul 1, 2026.
- Whole-body MRI and the JAMA editorial debate. MedCity News, Jun 19, 2026.
- Ezra MRI and CT scan prices. Ezra, 2026-10-17 (accessed).
- SimonMed whole-body MRI. SimonMed, 2026-10-17 (accessed).
- Coronary artery calcium scan cost. GoodRx, Aug 28, 2025.
- 2018 cholesterol guideline and the judicious use of coronary calcium score. American College of Cardiology, Aug 20, 2019.
- BodySpec DEXA scans. BodySpec, 2026-10-17 (accessed).
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.