Paul Nichczynski

Paul Nichczynski is an independent business owner based in Liberty Lake, Washington, with professional experience that includes clinic care, service industry operations, healthcare administration, and medical billing. His career reflects long-term involvement in healthcare environments where organization, documentation, and insurance coordination were essential. Through years of hands-on responsibility, he developed a practical understanding of how patient care workflows, staffing, and billing processes function together within healthcare systems. Born and raised in Utica, Michigan, he lived there with his mother, Loretta Nichczynski, and his sister, Susan Nichczynski, until approximately 1985. Paul graduated from Utica High School in 1985 and later attended the University of Michigan, Dearborn from 2001 to 2004, where he studied Business Administration and Management. He completed a dual degree in Science and Applied Science in 2007, establishing an academic foundation that supported later professional transitions. Before entering the healthcare field, he spent more than 20 years working in the service and restaurant industries throughout Michigan. His roles included line cook, bartender, and kitchen and service manager at establishments such as Champps Americana, Max and Erma’s, and Chi Chi’s. He also briefly worked for Starbucks Corporation as a barista and store manager. During college, he operated an independent online business from 2003 to 2007 through an eBay storefront called Backpackinbuddha Mountaingear, selling new and used higher-end outdoor apparel and gear while gaining early experience in customer service and independent operations. Paul Nichczynski formally entered the healthcare field after graduating from Schoolcraft College in 2007 and relocating to Issaquah, Washington, in 2008. He began working at Swedish Medical Center Issaquah Campus in October 2008 and remained there until October 2015, supporting critically ill patients and collaborating closely with physicians and clinical teams. This period provided consistent exposure to hospital operations, interdisciplinary communication, and patient-centered care. From October 2015 through April 2019, Paul advanced into a leadership role that included staffing coordination, patient care oversight, and unit-level management. From April 2019 through August 2020, he served as a Case Manager across the Issaquah and First Hill campuses, focusing on care coordination, discharge planning, and collaboration with insurance providers. In 2020, Medical Billing and Practice Management training was completed through ClaimTek Systems to strengthen knowledge of revenue cycle operations and prepare for independent business ownership. In 2020, Ascend Revenue Management was founded as a locally owned medical billing company serving healthcare providers. The business initially supported mental health and primary care practices and formally shifted focus to optometry medical billing services in 2022. It now serves clients nationwide and has increased annual revenue by 40% each year, with continued growth going into 2026. Services include billing workflow management, accounts receivable monitoring, claim follow-up, payment posting, and staff education through in-service Zoom calls, with all operations remaining United States-based. Paul Nichczynski maintains an active personal life outside of work, emphasizing family, community involvement, and outdoor recreation. He enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, mountain biking, and traveling throughout the United States, as well as multiple trips to Mexico and visits to several Hawaiian Islands. His community involvement includes financial donations to the Red Cross following the 2004 tsunami and volunteer service at nursing homes, shelters, and mental health facilities during his college years. He also follows Major League Baseball and supports both the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners.