What does a Lactation Consultant do?

A Lactation Consultant is a licensed healthcare provider whose primary specialty is classified under the Lactation Consultant taxonomy code (174N00000X) in the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee. NPI numbers are assigned by CMS and required for all U.S. healthcare billing.

Where does this Lactation Consultant provider data come from?

All data comes from the NPPES (National Plan and Provider Enumeration System) public data files published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Every licensed U.S. healthcare provider must register an NPI number with CMS. For real-time NPI lookup, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.

Lactation Consultant Providers

Q: How many Lactation Consultant providers are in the US?

3,921 Lactation Consultant providers have their primary specialty listed as Lactation Consultant in the NPPES National Provider Identifier registry. This includes both active and deactivated NPI records. The states with the most Lactation Consultant providers are California (614), Texas (309), New York (271).

Q: How do I find a Lactation Consultant provider near me?

Use the state filter on this page to narrow Lactation Consultant providers by state. You can also search by provider name. Each provider listing links to a full profile with their practice address, NPI number, and credentials. For appointment scheduling, contact the provider's office directly — DoctorDataHub displays registry data only and does not support appointment booking.

The NPPES registry lists 3,921 Lactation Consultant providers across the United States — including both individual practitioners and organizations with Lactation Consultant as their primary specialty. The highest concentrations are in California, Texas, New York . Use the filters below to narrow by state or search by name.

Data sourced from the NPPES public data files published by CMS. Taxonomy code: 174N00000X.

Sole Proprietor Active Only

Name	Credential	City, State	NPI
THE NATURAL RESOURCES ALL FAMILIES FOUNDATION, INC Primary: Clinic/Center	—	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	1972307668
THE NEST OF LAKELAND Primary: Doula	—	LAKELAND, FL	1629624580
THE SHOSHANA PHILADELPHIA LLC Primary: Doula	—	BALA CYNWYD, PA	1508724410
THE VILLAGE - SOUTH JERSEY BREASTFEEDING & WELLNESS Primary: Lactation Consultant Nurse	—	COLLINGSWOOD, NJ	1528778198
THE WALKER GROUP LLC Primary: Doula	—	CANTON, OH	1902617020
THRIVE LACTATION CENTER Primary: Lactation Consultant Nurse	—	FORT MYERS, FL	1043987712
TREE OF LIFE DOULA CARE LLC Primary: Doula	—	BOZEMAN, MT	1427758473
TREE OF LIFE FEEDING & SPEECH THERAPY CO. Primary: Speech, Language and Hearing Specialist	—	LONG BEACH, CA	1508721499
TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC Primary: Naturopath	—	YARMOUTH, ME	1255881520
TRIANGLE DOULAS OF COLOR, LLC Primary: Doula	—	WENDELL, NC	1548907439
TWIN EARTH, LLC Primary: Multi-Specialty Clinic	—	MINNETONKA, MN	1205625381
UPPER BREAST SIDE CORPORATION Primary: Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies	—	NEW YORK, NY	1669726998
URBAN BABY BEGINNINGS Primary: Home Health	—	NORFOLK, VA	1447981741
VIA AFFILIATES Primary: Lactation Consultant Nurse	—	DOYLESTOWN, PA	1245058411
VILLAGE BIRTH COOP Primary: Doula	—	TAKOMA PARK, MD	1821336074
VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC Primary: Lactation Consultant Nurse	—	ARLINGTON, VA	1073262010
VITALITY NATURAL MEDICINE Primary: Naturopath	—	TIGARD, OR	1811341381
WASATCH MIDWIFERY AND WELLNESS, LLC Primary: Midwife	—	HOLLADAY, UT	1912430588
WEAVER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS, INC Primary: Chiropractor	—	COSTA MESA, CA	1558923698
WELL BODY AND BIRTH, LLC Primary: Advanced Practice Midwife	—	INDIAN LAND, SC	1598553166
WELL FED CO. LLC Primary: Speech, Language and Hearing Specialist	—	SAUK RAPIDS, MN	1003687518
WELLBORN UPSTATE, LLC Primary: Midwife	—	GREENVILLE, SC	1033672233
WELLNESS PROJECT 365 Primary: Obesity & Weight Management Nutrition	—	PARKER, CO	1891590493
WELLXPERIENCE, LLC Primary: Health & Wellness Coach	—	INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, FL	1023816675
WHAT TO EXPECT CARE MEDICAL OF NJ AND NY, P.C. Primary: Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Facility	—	SHORT HILLS, NJ	1992670830
WHAT TO EXPECT CARE MEDICAL, P.C. Primary: Obstetrics & Gynecology	—	AUSTIN, TX	1538976816
WILD MOTHER PATH, LLC Primary: Doula	—	PINEVILLE, NC	1659161842
WILLA Primary: Specialist	—	LEXINGTON, KY	1609454222
WILLIS EDUCATION Primary: Midwife	—	BAKERSFIELD, CA	1023588308
WISCO LACTATION LLC Primary: Home Health	—	WAUWATOSA, WI	1609442599
WISE BIRTH CHOICES LLC Primary: Doula	—	MORGANVILLE, NJ	1669820718

Lactation Consultant Providers by State

APO/FPO Pacific 1 Alabama 22 Alaska 11 Arizona 79 Arkansas 32 California 614 Colorado 115 Connecticut 56 Delaware 13 Florida 197 Georgia 136 Hawaii 16 Idaho 20 Illinois 152 Indiana 65 Iowa 8 Kansas 24 Kentucky 22 Louisiana 32 Maine 15 Maryland 92 Massachusetts 93 Michigan 98 Minnesota 47 Mississippi 10 Missouri 48 Montana 11 Nebraska 21 Nevada 32 New Hampshire 18 New Jersey 167 New Mexico 29 New York 271 North Carolina 205 North Dakota 5 Ohio 68 Oklahoma 47 Oregon 112 Pennsylvania 156 Puerto Rico 2 Rhode Island 8 South Carolina 45 South Dakota 9 Tennessee 57 Texas 309 Utah 37 Vermont 11 Virginia 118 Washington 89 Washington D.C. 28 West Virginia 6 Wisconsin 32 Wyoming 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Lactation Consultant providers are in the United States?

3,921 providers list Lactation Consultant as their primary specialty in the NPPES registry. This count reflects all registered NPI records with the Lactation Consultant taxonomy code (174N00000X), including both active and deactivated records. The largest concentrations are in California (614), Texas (309), New York (271).

What is the NUCC taxonomy code for Lactation Consultant?

The NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Lactation Consultant is 174N00000X. NUCC taxonomy codes are maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee and are used on CMS 1500 claim forms and in the NPPES registry to classify provider types and specialties.

How do I find a Lactation Consultant provider near me?

Use the state dropdown above to narrow Lactation Consultant providers to your state. You can also search by name. Each result links to a full provider profile with their practice address, NPI number, and credentials. For appointments, contact the provider's office directly — DoctorDataHub displays registry data only and does not support booking.

What credentials do Lactation Consultant providers typically hold?

Credentials vary by Lactation Consultant provider type. Individual practitioners commonly hold degrees such as MD (Doctor of Medicine), DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant), or specialty-specific certifications. Each provider's credential is listed in the results table above.

Where does this provider data come from?

DoctorDataHub publishes data from the NPPES public data files released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Every licensed U.S. healthcare provider is required to obtain an NPI number. For real-time lookup and the most current information, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.