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Dr. Zita Ficko, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH (2013)
Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urge incontinence (overactive bladder), erectile dysfunction (impotence)
289 County Road
Windsor, VT 05089

Dr. Zita Ficko, MD is an urologist in Windsor, VT specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Zita Ficko, MD is affiliated with Rutland Regional Medical Center, Dartmouth Health, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, RUTLAND HOSPITAL, INC and WINDSOR HOSPITAL CORPORATION.

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Office Locations

289 County Road
Windsor, VT 05089
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Rutland Regional Medical Center

145 Allen Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-6006
(802) 773-4946
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

laser prostate surgery

By Affordability:

laser prostate surgery
minimally invasive prostate procedures
minimally invasive prostate surgery
prostate ablation
prostate surgery

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Zita Ficko, MD performed more laser prostate surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for laser prostate surgery, minimally invasive prostate procedures, minimally invasive prostate surgery, prostate ablation, and prostate surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic cystoscopy
inpatient hospital care
minimally invasive urologic procedures

By Affordability:

minimally invasive surgery
urologic surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Vermont, Dr. Zita Ficko, MD performed more diagnostic cystoscopy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and minimally invasive urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for minimally invasive surgery, and urologic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT during 2018 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2018

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 66
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 385
lab tests 290
minimally invasive procedures 45
minor procedures 11
potassium test 29
urologic procedures 289

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 229
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 29
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2019

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 123
minimally invasive procedures 19
urologic procedures 19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 62
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 24
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2020

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 561
hospital care 96
inpatient care 96
minimally invasive procedures 74
urologic procedures 74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD.

Gender
Male 182
Female 196
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 359
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 55
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2021

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 25
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 633
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
laser treatment 13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 13
minimally invasive procedures 105
stent placement (stenting) 13
urologic procedures 105

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD.

Gender
Male 220
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 451
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 55
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2022

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 11
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 718
hospital care 42
inpatient care 42
laser treatment 16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 16
minimally invasive procedures 106
stent placement (stenting) 16
urologic procedures 128

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD.

Gender
Male 260
Female 260
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 499
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 185
85 and over 63
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2023

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 28
Dementia 10
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 19
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 678
hospital care 59
inpatient care 59
laser treatment 19
minimally invasive procedures 131
minor procedures 11
urologic procedures 131

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD.

Gender
Male 285
Female 242
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 500
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 203
85 and over 62
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD in 2024

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated as an urologist in Windsor, VT were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

ablation 19
anorectal procedures 11
catheterization 66
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 516
hospital care 60
inpatient care 60
lab tests 152
laser treatment 16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 14
minimally invasive procedures 80
minor procedures 11
potassium test 29
stent placement (stenting) 14
urologic procedures 124

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 158
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 291
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 109
85 and over 41
Less than 65 35
65 to 74 136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD From 2018 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zita Ficko, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Cancer 12
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Zita Ficko, MD graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH in 2013. She completed residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH (2013)

Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (2018)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Vermont

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Zita Ficko, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Astellas Pharma US Inc $144
$144
Boston Scientific Corporation $108 AMS 700
$108
Types of Payments
Education $144
Food and Beverage $108

Biography

I enjoy working in urology because I can make very positive changes in my patients’ lives, often very quickly. Talking about urological problems can be hard because patients may feel embarrassed or overwhelmed by the health system. I want my patients to know they can talk to me about anything. I’m here to provide caring and understanding help. I tell my patients that we’re a team working together to improve their health. It’s gratifying to help my patients feel better.

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