Lactation Consultant, Non-RN
There are 3987 active lactation consultant, non-rn providers in the United States, distributed across 55 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
By state
Top metros
- AUSTIN, TX 70 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 55 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 46 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 46 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 41 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 33 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 28 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 27 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 25 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 24 providers
- DENVER, CO 24 providers
- CHARLOTTE, NC 23 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 21 providers
- SACRAMENTO, CA 18 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 17 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 16 providers
- OAKLAND, CA 15 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 15 providers
- DALLAS, TX 15 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 14 providers
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.
Frequently asked
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.