Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)

An individual trained to provide breastfeeding assistance services to both mothers and infants. Lactation Consultants are not required to be nurses and are trained through specific courses of education. The Lactation Consultant may have additional certification through a national or international organization.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Lactation Consultant, Non-RN · Specialization: none · Section: Individual

Providers
583
States
20
Cities
354

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)s in NY · showing 1–20 of 20

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)s by state

Top cities

New York, NYBoston, MAMontclair, NJFarmington, CTHoboken, NJProvidence, RIArlington, MAHamden, CTBranchburg, NJBloomfield, NJJersey City, NJSicklerville, NJNewark, NJNorth Andover, MANorthborough, MAParamus, NJ
Acupuncturist171100000XCase Manager/Care Coordinator171M00000XClinical Ethicist174V00000XCommunity Health Worker172V00000XContractor171W00000XDriver172A00000XFuneral Director176P00000XGenetic Counselor (M.S.)170300000X

About taxonomy 174N00000X

What does taxonomy code 174N00000X mean?

174N00000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Lactation Consultant (Non-RN). The prefix 17 denotes the Other Service Providers grouping, 4N the Lactation Consultant, Non-RN classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.

How many Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 583 providers who list 174N00000X on their NPI record, 424 of them as their primary taxonomy. New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut have the most.

Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?

No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.

How do I find a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) near me?

Use the state filter on this page, pick one of the top cities, or search the registry with your city or ZIP code in the location box above.