Lactation consultants in Las Cruces, NM
8 lactation consultants listed in Las Cruces: 5 practices and clinics and 3 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 (5)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Memorial Medical Center
2450 South Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 522-8641Independent lactation consultants (3)
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Kelley Baer
Kimberly Smetzer
Traci Maynez
Lactation consultants near Las Cruces
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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
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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.