Lactation consultants in Albany, NY
4 lactation consultants listed in Albany: 2 practices and clinics and 2 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 York?Does Medicaid cover lactation support in New York?
In New York, Medicaid pays for lactation counseling by licensed clinicians who hold a lactation certification such as IBCLC, but unlicensed lactation consultants can't bill.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- No
- Visit limits:
- Initial individual session at least 45 minutes; follow-up sessions at least 30 minutes within the 12 months after delivery; group classes limited to one prenatal and one postpartum class per recipient per pregnancy
- Since:
- April 2013
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New York details
NYS Medicaid pays separately for lactation counseling (S9445 individual, $45; S9446 group, $15) when provided by a licensed physician, NP, midwife, PA or RN who also holds an approved lactation certification (IBCLC, CLC, CLS, CBS, CLE, CCL or CBE); the list expanded beyond IBCLC on July 1, 2022 (FFS) and September 1, 2022 (managed care). Physicians, NPs and midwives bill directly; PAs and RNs bill through an employing physician or facility. Unlicensed lactation consultants cannot bill, and the service must be ordered by a physician, NP, midwife or PA. No newer change was found in Medicaid Update issues from 2021 through 2026.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (2)
Independent lactation consultants (2)
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Ashley Strong
Randie Shapiro
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Having a baby in New YorkBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 223% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveYesMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee New YorkChoosing 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.