Lactation consultants in New Mexico
67 lactation consultants listed in 20 New Mexico cities. 7 cities have their 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
20
cities with a listing
NPPES, September 2026
7
cities with 3 or more
NPPES, September 2026
Does Medicaid cover lactation support in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, Medicaid pays for up to six lactation visits a year, and licensed lactation care providers can enroll and bill directly.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- Yes
- Visit limits:
- Six visits per calendar year for classes or counseling; additional visits based on medical necessity
- Since:
- October 2024
New Mexico Medicaid member info Every state, side by side
New Mexico details
Since October 1, 2024, NM Medicaid enrolls Lactation Care Providers (provider type 406, specialty 207) who hold an LCP license from the NM Board of Nursing plus IBCLC, CLC or another approved certification, and they bill S9443 directly ($110 individual, $56.44 per person for groups). Pregnant or breastfeeding members and breastfeeding infants are eligible, and no prior authorization is required. BCBSNM's 2026 Turquoise Care handbook lists lactation care as covered with no prior authorization. The state did not respond to the 2021 KFF survey.
Lactation consultants by city
Cities with 3 or more lactation consultants have a page with every listing and the cities nearby.
Smaller towns
13 places have one or two lactation consultants. They're listed here so no one is left out.
Aztec · 1
Miranda Arreola
Cedar Crest · 1
Cassaundra Jah
Clovis · 1
Melissa Micheletti
Farmington · 1
Gallup · 1
Michelle Cordova
Grants · 1
Hobbs · 1
Katrina Fuller
Los Ranchos · 1
Portales · 2
Leah Castro
Sandia Park · 1
Suzanne Anderson
Taos · 1
Jana Bailey
Velarde · 1
Lactation consultants in neighboring states
What New Mexico covers
Having a baby in New MexicoBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 255% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveNoMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee New MexicoChoosing 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.