About Us
BillDecoder was created with a simple but powerful belief: no one should need a medical degree to understand their own healthcare bills.
Every year, millions of Americans receive statements they can’t decipher. Hidden fees, cryptic codes, unexpected balances, and inconsistent explanations have become the norm. BillDecoder was founded to change that. By transforming complex medical bills into clear, plain-English summaries, we empower individuals and families to navigate healthcare with confidence, clarity, and control.
Our Mission
BillDecoder exists to bring transparency, education, and peace of mind back to healthcare. We’re not here to point fingers or wage battles—we’re here to illuminate what matters, help people understand the costs they face, and give them the tools to make informed decisions. Our educational approach ensures that every interaction leaves users smarter, more confident, and better equipped to advocate for themselves and their loved ones.
Why We Built BillDecoder
The healthcare billing crisis affects nearly all Americans. Confusing bills cost consumers billions and create unnecessary fear and stress. Traditional solutions are either too expensive, too technical, or too unreliable. BillDecoder was designed to fill that gap—a trustworthy, affordable, HIPAA-aligned platform that delivers clarity without the complexity. Our streamlined four-step experience—Upload, AI Analysis, Review Summary, Take Action—provides immediate value while building long-term health literacy.
How We Do It
We use secure, HIPAA-aligned AI to analyze documents, break down charges, and explain billing terminology in a way that makes sense. Unlike other tools that overpromise “deep error detection,” BillDecoder focuses on what users need most: reliability, accuracy, and understanding. Our compliance-first architecture ensures safety, scalability, and trust from day one.
Built With Purpose. Powered by Expertise.
BillDecoder is founded by a physician-leader with decades of experience navigating healthcare systems and advocating for patient-centered innovation.
We believe transparency is a human right, not a luxury. Healthcare shouldn’t feel like a maze—and with BillDecoder, it no longer has to.
Leadership & Advisory
Deep Expertise in Healthcare, Policy, and Scale
Dr. Peter Valenzuela
Founder & CEO
Physician executive with 20+ years leading large, multi-specialty medical groups and health systems. Former President and CMO overseeing millions of annual patient encounters and $1B+ in managed revenue. Deep experience in value-based care, digital health adoption, and system-level governance.
Jacob Kaplan
Chief Technology Officer
Technology expert with an MSc. in Cybersecurity Policy & Governance who has led the development of over 80 SaaS platforms in regulated environments. Defines the platform's technical vision, grounded in the pillars of value delivery, security, and scalability.
Ian Hackett
Advisor, Growth & GTM
Senior brand and growth strategist advising Fortune 500s and venture-backed platforms, including Estée Lauder, Macy's, Oura, and TRX. Brings expertise in institutional trust, adoption, and enterprise-ready positioning.
Tom Banning
Advisor, Policy & Stakeholder Strategy
National healthcare leader with decades of experience across physician organizations, payers, and public-facing institutions. Advises on policy alignment, stakeholder trust, and large-system adoption pathways.
Our Commitment
Clarity
We translate medical bills into language you can actually understand.
Security
Your data is encrypted, protected, and processed through HIPAA-aligned systems.
Education
Every summary is an opportunity to learn—not just a result to read.
Equity
Our pricing model ensures that help is accessible, not exclusive.
Empowerment
Because the more you understand, the more confident you become.