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Lactation Consultant, Non-RN

There are 4,170 active lactation consultant, non-rn providers in the United States, distributed across 56 states. An individual trained to provide breastfeeding assistance services to both mothers and infants. Lactation Consultants are not required to be nurses and are trained through specific courses of educatio The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.

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About lactation consultant, non-rn

An individual trained to provide breastfeeding assistance services to both mothers and infants. Lactation Consultants are not required to be nurses and are trained through specific courses of education. The Lactation Consultant may have additional certification through a national or international organization.

Definition source: NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy.

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What does a lactation consultant, non-rn provider do?

Lactation Consultant, Non-RN providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.

How do I verify a lactation consultant, non-rn provider's NPI?

Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.

How current is this data?

Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.

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