Lactation consultants in District of Columbia
28 lactation consultants listed in 1 District of Columbia city. 1 city has its own page; smaller towns are listed below with every phone number.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
1
city with a listing
NPPES, September 2026
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cities with 3 or more
NPPES, September 2026
Does Medicaid cover lactation support in District of Columbia?
In DC, Medicaid pays for up to four lactation consultant visits in the 120 days after delivery, and board-certified lactation consultants can enroll and bill directly.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- Yes
- Visit limits:
- Up to 4 units (15 minutes each) per visit and 4 visits (16 units) within 120 days after delivery
- Since:
- January 2019
DC Medicaid member info Every state, side by side
District of Columbia details
DHCF Transmittal 19-20 (September 2019) lets board certified lactation consultants enroll with DC Medicaid and bill S9443 at $15.63 per 15-minute unit as a pregnancy-related service. No later DHCF transmittal changing this was found in the 2020-2026 transmittal listings. The underlying 2014 policy (Transmittal 14-21) is posted only as a scanned image, so its settings language could not be quoted.
Lactation consultants by city
Cities with 3 or more lactation consultants have a page with every listing and the cities nearby.
Lactation consultants in neighboring states
What District of Columbia covers
Having a baby in District of ColumbiaBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 324% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveYesMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee District of ColumbiaChoosing a lactation consultant
- IBCLC vs CLC: which lactation consultant do you need?IBCLCs are board certified after 300 to 1,000 supervised clinical hours. CLCs and peer counselors help with common issues. Who to see and how to check.
- When to see a lactation consultantSee a lactation consultant if feeding hurts, your baby isn't latching or gaining, supply is a worry, or you'll pump at work. What to expect and how to pay.
- How much does a lactation consultant cost?Most health plans must cover lactation help at no cost to you. Self-pay sessions run about $100 or more. Here's how to get covered or free help.