Lactation consultants in Knoxville, TN
19 lactation consultants listed in Knoxville: 8 practices and clinics and 11 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 Tennessee?Does Medicaid cover lactation support in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, TennCare plans pay for outpatient lactation visits with no visit limit, and IBCLCs without another medical license bill through a supervising provider.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- No
- Visit limits:
- No limit on the number of visits; limit of 3 units per patient within a 24-hour period; additional information may be requested above 15 units per patient
- Since:
- June 2023
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Tennessee details
TennCare (all three MCOs: BlueCare Tennessee, Wellpoint, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan) pays for outpatient lactation visits billed with 98960-98962 plus modifier U8 since June 1, 2023, for pregnant and postpartum members and their babies. IBCLCs can contract independently only if they also hold a listed license (for example RN, dietitian, physician); IBCLCs without such a license and CLCs, CLSs, CBSs and CLEs must work under and bill through a supervising in-network provider. Inpatient lactation education stays in the delivery global payment and is not billable under this benefit.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (8)
Lactation and Pediatric Oral Dysfunction Consultants
9724 Kingston Pike Ste 1003, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 217-6330Independent lactation consultants (11)
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Ashley Georgakopoulos
Brittany Oetter
Emily Wojtowicz
Jade Potter
Jean Bonnyman
Kristin Williams
Lauren Farris
Melanie Kondrat
Noreen Webb
Pamela Sutton
Sarah Davis
More care in Knoxville
Having a baby in TennesseeBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 255% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveVoluntaryMedicaid pays for a doulaNoSee TennesseeChoosing 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.