Lactation consultants in Washington, DC
28 lactation consultants listed in Washington: 14 practices and clinics and 14 independent lactation consultants.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
YesDoes Medicaid cover lactation support in District of Columbia?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
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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.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (14)
Sources: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals; CABC accredited birth centers. Data as of July 2026.
Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
2141 K St NW, Suite 3, Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293-5182Breastfeeding Outreach for Greater Washington
1020 19th St NW Ste 150, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-5182Medstar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-7000Family Health & Birth Center
2120 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018
(202) 540-9857Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care
2333 Ontario Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 483-8196Independent lactation consultants (14)
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Amy Lentner
Cassietta Pringle
Dru Murphy
Gail Flory RN IBCLC
Kimberly Hawkins
Kimberly Hawley
Maxine Robinson
Monica Simpson
Morgan Simpson
Naomi Skena
Nikki Plaskett
Rondenise Peake
Tania Joseph
Vanessa Hanible
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- 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.
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- 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.