Lactation consultants in Albuquerque, NM
22 lactation consultants listed in Albuquerque: 10 practices and clinics and 12 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 New Mexico?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
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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.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (10)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Lovelace Women's Hospital
4701 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 727-7805Presbyterian Hospital
1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 724-8386Perinatal Associates of New Mexico
201 Cedar St SE Ste 405, Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 764-9535William a Harrison, MD
4705 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 201, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 888-0443Independent lactation consultants (12)
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Alison Grady
Amy Hernandez
Christina Averhart
Christine Reecer
Gloria Viera
Laura Serna
Lynda Miller
Megan Wheeler
Meghann Dallin
Sharon Williard
Sophie Huffman
Tanya Johnson
Lactation consultants near Albuquerque
More care in Albuquerque
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.